[2025 Kruje Attraction] Travel Guide for Kruja Bazaar (Updated Jul)

Krujë, Albania has a ton to offer. From beautiful scenery that can take you as far as the Adriatic Sea, to a time travel back into the days where Albania was fighting against empires and rulers, to romantic mountainside restaurants and wine tastings….this growing village is sure to amaze. The drive up the mountain will keep you gripped to your seat and the Old Kruje Bazaar gives everyone the chance to take home a bit of Albania.

Krujë Old Bazaar is a fascinating place where Albanian history and culture are strongly felt. It is about an hour's bus ride from Tirana and is located in the old town of Krujë, also known as the hometown of Albanian hero Gjergj Kastrioti. This bazaar features traditional houses and shops lined up along cobblestone streets, giving visitors a sense of the old Albanian way of life. With colorful handicrafts, wooden items, and local specialties, you can not only enjoy shopping but also experience Albanian culture. While window shopping, many old men and women in the shops will talk to you, and they are all very warm. You can get from Tirana to Krujë by minibus from Tirana's bus station. Traveling by car is also convenient, with a comfortable drive of about 30 kilometers, crossing the mountains and enjoying the scenery before arriving in Krujë. Kruja Old Bazaar is a place where you can experience both historical charm and the local lifestyle, making it an essential spot for any trip to Albania. Look for a great souvenir♪ #FritaviWinter #0yenTrip #Albania #Kruja

📌"Kruja Bazaar" 📍Address: Rruga Albanopolis, Krujë, Albania Kruja Bazaar, one of Albania's oldest marketplaces, dates back over 400 years and is an Ottoman-style marketplace stretching from Krujë to Krujë Castle. It features a single cobblestone street with vendors selling goods from wooden stalls. It's an ideal spot for souvenir shopping, offering antique gems, traditional goods, and handcrafted items like copper coffee pots and dishes. The bazaar has grown over the centuries, dictating the spread of housing and urban structures around it, making it the epicenter of Kruja. The bazaar offers a variety of items, including handcrafted items and silver jewelry.