Peshkopia
Peshkopia
lies on the eastern part of Albania, on either side of the Black
Drini river. The Drini valley is the lowest part of the district.
The Korabi peak (2751 m) is the country's highest peak, which
is situated in this district. Mineral ores such as chromium, sulphur,
marble have been discovered in this district. The thermal mineral
water springs are situated in the vicinity of Peshkopia and have
important medicinal values.
Places
to visit:
The
Ethnographic Museum. It's
situated in a characteristic dwelling house. Here you will be
introduced to an excellent collection of local costumes, carpets,
kitchen equipment and filigree jewellery, as well as a number
of models of local architecture.
Lura
Lakes. Lura with its 7
glacial lakes are famous for their natural beauty. Lura mountain
climbs up to a height 1600 - 1700 metres with magnificent beech
trees and higher up conifers. The highest point, a bare peak called
'Kurora e Lures'
(Lura's Crown) rises to 2112 metres, but most visitors will prefer
to confine themselves to visiting the lakes which occupy glacial
cirques at heights of between 1200 - 1500 metres or at best the
four principle lakes, the 'Leqeni i Madh'
(Great Lake), 'Leqeni
i zi' (Black Lake), 'Leqeni
i luleve' (Lake of Flowers), and 'Liqeni
i Lopeve' (Cows' Lake).
with
grateful acknowledgement to
www.albania.co.uk
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