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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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