Explore Shqath in Albania
Shqath in the region of Dibër is a place in Albania - some 34 mi or ( 55 km ) North-East of Tirana , the country's capital city .
Time in Shqath is now 03:02 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Tirane " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Sofia, Zall-Dardhe, Shupenze, Shqath, and Rreth Kale. Since you are here already, consider visiting Sofia . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Shqath ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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The River of Murra Albania.wmv
The River of MURRA springs partly from the mountain of BALGJAJ, in the District of Diber, ALBANIA. It flows int the river of Drin, which runs throughout the District of Diber. On the way to its outfal ..
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Dibër District
The District of Dibër (Albanian: Rrethi i Dibrës) is one of the 36 districts of Albania, part of Dibër County. It has a total population of 62,825, and an area of 1088 km². It is in the northeast of the country, and its capital is Peshkopi. The district takes its name from the town Debar, in Macedonia.
Located at 41.72 20.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Dibër County
The County of Dibër (Albanian: Qarku i Dibrës) is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Bulqizë, Dibër, and Mat and its capital is Peshkopi. Dibër is known for its resistance against the Turks. Historical Dibër included parts of Albania and Macedonia. This division is a result of a claim by the former Yugoslavia on what is now the Macedonian half of Dibër in a 1913 international conference in London. and creation of modern state of Albania by western powers.
Located at 41.58 20.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Battle of Torvioll
The Battle of Torvioll, also known as the Battle of Lower Dibra, was fought on 29 June 1444 in Albania. Skanderbeg was an Ottoman captain of Albanian origin who decided to go back to his native land and take the reins of a new Albanian rebellion. He, along with 300 other Albanians fighting at the battle of Nish, deserted the Ottoman army to head towards Krujë, which fell quickly through a subversion.
Located at 41.77 20.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Plain of Torvioll
The Plain of Torvioll, or the Plain of Shumbat as it is known today, is located in the Lower Dibra region in eastern Albania, north of Peshkopi. It is most famous for being the battlefield for Skanderbeg's first battle against the Ottoman Empire in the Battle of Torvioll which took place on 29 June 1444. According to a defter gathered by the Ottomans in 1467, the region of Lower Dibra included the northern half of Dibran territory.
Located at 41.77 20.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Lura Mountain
Lura Mountain (Albanian: Mali i Lurës) is a mountain located in Lurë municipality in north-eastern part of Albania. The highest peak of Lura Mountain is Kunora e Lurës which reaches a height of 2,119 m above sea level. Lura Mountain has many forests. The most common type of tree is the Beech which is found on altitudes between 900 and 1,000 m (and ft) to 1,900 and 2,000 m (and ft).
Located at 41.78 20.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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