Kruje is an ancient town in Albania and a place famous for its rich cultural heritage. It is also the birthplace of the national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. Situated on the side of a hill overlooking the Adriatic, Kruje is a city famous for its well-preserved medieval castle, home to the Skanderbeg Museum, a celebration of the fight for independence against the Ottoman Empire. The city’s Old Bazaar, lined with traditional wooden shops selling authentic handmade crafts, antiques, and local souvenirs, is part of Albanian tradition and handicraft. Kruje is in the position of boasting with its cobblestone streets, historic building stock, and close proximity to mountain trails.