Detail
| 1443 | Retaken by Skanderbeg |
| Sieges | 1450 · 1466 · 1467, all held |
| 1478 | Falls, ten years after his death |
Research by ARBËR, the Living Museum of Albania. Published facts are verified or presented as open debate.
Getting to Krujë from Tirana
- By road
- 38 km
- Drive each way
- 1 h
- Time there
- 2 h
Krujë works as a day trip from Tirana with a private driver: door-to-door pick-up, stops wherever you like, back the same evening.
Krujë: questions travellers ask
What is Krujë known for?
Skanderbeg's citadel, which withstood three major Ottoman sieges. Retaken on 28 November 1443, the date later chosen for independence day in 1912.
How far is Krujë from Tirana?
About 38 km by road, roughly 1 h each way by car. Tour Alb drives it door to door from anywhere in Tirana in a private vehicle, and the driver waits while you explore.
Can you visit Krujë as a day trip from Tirana?
Yes. With about 1 h of driving each way and 2 h on the ground, Krujë fits into one day from Tirana. A private driver makes it easy: pick-up at your door, stops wherever you like, and back the same evening.
How do I get to Krujë without renting a car?
Book a private trip with a driver. Tour Alb runs Bovilla · Qafshtamë · Krujë from Tirana, door to door, with no shared groups and no fixed timetable. Or build your own route that includes Krujë.
