Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism

Overview

The city of Skanderbeg league. The city of Lezha is located 47 kilometers south of Shkodra. It is one of Albania’s ancient cities, and in historical documents, it is mostly referred to by the name Lissus. In 1398, after the construction of its castle, the city was under the direct control of the feudal family of Lekë Dukagjini but was eventually conquered by Venice. One of the most important historical events for Lezha, and indeed for all of Albania, was the famed “League of Lezha” on March 2nd, 1444, where under the leadership of national hero Skanderbeg, the Albanian princedoms united against the Ottomans. The Memorial Grave of Skanderbeg is here, at the ex-Cathedral of Shën Kolli, where he was buried in 1468.

Tour Program

Start point: Tirana, Albania

Time: 09:00

✿ Departure from our offices (Rruga Myslym Shyri 7, Tiranë, near Intersport).

✿ Arrival in Lezhë and coffee break.

✿ Visit the castle of Lezhë, an old castle that originates from Illyrian times;

✿ Visit at the memorial of Skanderbeg in Lezha;

✿ Departure from Lezha to drive to Fishta village;

✿ Lunch at Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism.

✿ Tour around Mrizi I Zanave Farm;

✿ Visit at handcraft center Lezhe – Artistic Zadrima where you can try your artistic potential why not buy souvenirs to remember this tour or to gift it to your beloved ones;

✿ Visit at Ceramic crafts workshop, Zadrime;

✿ Departure from Fishte village at 19:00;

✿ Arrival in Tirana at 21:00;