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Saranda

Saranda, the gateway to the southern Albania,
is a small town located between high mountain and the Ionian Sea.

is a small town located between high mountain and the Ionian Sea.

The name Saranda derives from an early Christian monastery dedicated to Santi Quaranta (Forty Saints).

Located on the shores of Ionian sea, in front of Greek island of Corfu, Saranda is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and warm sea waters.

Due to its location and warm weather Saranda is one of the most attractive tourist town in Albanian Riviera, where honeymooners traditionally spend their holidays. Located in front of the sea and along the main promenade there are some hotels and restaurants which offer you catering facilities and accommodation. Daily ferryboat link Saranda with the nearby Greek island of Corfu.

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Durresi Hotels

ARGJENDI
Mali Robit,Golem,Kavaje
Tel. 57922192Cel. 00355 (0)692107288

PISHAT E BUTA
Mali Robit,Golem,Kavaje.
Tel. 0355(0)57922084 Cel. 0355(0)692069901

HORIZONT
Rooms: 14
Golem,Kavaje
Tel. 0579 22009
Cel 0355 (0) 682185275
Fax. 0579 22010

INTERNACIONAL
Rooms: 20
Mali Robit, Golem, Kavaje
Cel. 00355(0)682040333

KASTRATI
Mali Robit,Golem,Kavaje
Cel. 00355(0)692069360

XIXA
Zona turistike Golem (Perroi Agait) ne rrugen nacionale Durres-Kavaje
Cel. 00355 (0)692095334

ANE DETI
Golem,Kavaje
Cel. 00355 (0)682037195

SAM’PIETRO
Rruga nacionale Durres-Kavaje(tek Perroi Agait),ne zonen turistike Golem
Cel. 00355 (0)682033565

OLIVER
Golem,Kavaje
Cel. 00355 (0)682180315

KOSMIRA
rooms: 7
Golem, Durres
Tel/fax. 0579 22162
Cel. 00355 (0)682132560

JULITI
Golem,Kavaje (tek Perroi I Agait), 50m nga rruga nacionale Durres-Kavaje
Cel. 00355 (0)682186479

MALENRI
Golem,Kavaje (tek Perroi I Agait), 100m nga rruga nacionale Durres-Kavaje
Cel. 00355 (0)682049394

ONUFRI
Mali Robit,Golem,Kavaje
Cel. 00355 (0)682034615

ELESIO
Mali Robit,Golem,Kavaje
Cel. 00355 (0)692148310

PRESIDENTI
Mali Robit,Golem,Kavaje
Cel. 00355 (0)682038325

KLAJDI
Mali Robit, Golem,Kavaje
Cel. 00355 (0)682036155

HELDER
Mali Robit,Golem,Kavaje
Cel. 00355 (0)692064029 00355 (0)692023736
00355 (0)692144430 00355 (0)682150553

PAMEBA
Rooms: 30
Golem,Durres

MALI ROBIT
5 vilas ,45 apartments
Mali Robit,Golem,Kavaje
Tel. 57922115 57922116 57922117

BELINDA
Golem,Durres
Tel. 00355 57923119 Fax. 00355 57923197
Cel. 00355 (0)682026680 00355 (0)682054769

AKROPOLI
Perroi i Agait Golem, 100m nga Superstrada Durres - Kavaje, 1km nga Shkembi i Kavajes
Tel 00355 (0)57922142 Fax. 00355 (0)579221443 Cel. 00355 (0)682140070

SKAMPA
Rooms: 27
Buze rruges Durres-Kavaje, 1km nga Shkembi Kavajes
Cel. 00355 (0)682254179 00355 (0)682188302 00355 (0)682045779

NATYRA
100 beds
Mali Robit,Golem,Kavaje
Tel. 00355 57922036 00355 57922083
Cel. 00355 (0)692202916

DELSA
Rooms: 20
Golem, Kavaje
Cel. 00355(0)682507463

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Art

Albanian Artists:

Portrait of Mother Theresa, by Musa Kalaveshi

Winter in Konigsee, by Lulëzim Sh. Makolli

The Creation of Life II, by Basri Mekolli

Under the Peacock's Feathers, by Hyrije Krypa

Harvest of Wheat-fields, by Hysni Krasniqi

Azem Galica and combatants, by Abdurrahim Buza

Albanian Music History

Albanian Music History - an Analysis

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Defining the roots of the albanian music...

Most in the western world have mistaken Albanian music as merely Turkish or Greek. Others would argue that the Albanian musical tradition is distingueshed by its originality and provides a solid historical foundation for early European music. Few have acknowledged the fact that Illyricum (today Shqiperia - Albania), was one of the first areas to be influenced by the new Christian liturgy which would have been distributed around the early churches at that time (I -II BC). Also, almost no one is aware that bagpipes have originated from the region of Southern Albania and Northen Greece. The above features have shaped the debate between Albanian and Western musicologists.

We can expand on the fact that early music was used a lot to animate the rituals of different Illyrian tribes. Songs of this time in history would have consisted of a single, simple and repetitive melodic line which would have been accompanied mostly by percussion instruments, backing voices and primitive wind instruments. We do not know if the early harp was widely used in this area before the birth of Christ. The main historical fact that would favour the harp's existence in the Balkans, would be the invasion from the Roman Empire, which would have brought with it, its culture and instruments.

Albania has traditionally been a country which has passed its historical stages under the invasion of other empires and therefore we could assume that its music has a taste of each of these cultures. This continued until the beggining of this century when Albania came out of 500 years of Turkish occupation. Therefore, one can ask the natural question whether such a thing as a truly Albanian music exists or not ! The answer to this question would have to be found only by taking a close look at the character of the Albanian people. People who have always wanted freedom, family life; People who were used to fighting and isolating themselves. The constant invasions have continuously obliged the Albanians to isolate themselves in the high mountains, where they would loose touch with the neighbouring world. Therefore we could argue that because of this isolasion, their music could have been better preserved, probably more than that of some other countries.

So, what has been preserved by these people? Let us take a deeper look at what we find in Albania during this century. Until the second half (1945-1955), the entire musical life of Albania was determined by folk music. This is characterized by archaic forms and practices that can provide information on previous stages of musical development in Europe. Few sources are available for scientific investigation as field research projects have not covered the whole country. Ramadan Sokoli's collection and studies, the material from Eric Stockman's German-Albanian expedition and the activities of the Institute of Folklore of the University of Tirana have contributed considerably to research work.

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There is a clear and marked difference, particularly in the vocal folk music, between the northen and southern parts of the country, divided by the Shkumbin River. The Gegs (north) have a tradition of monophonic singing whereas the Tosks (south) have developed many types of part-singing, probably more than any other region in Europe; much of it may belong to the earliest stratum of European vocal poliphony.

Dhermiu Hotels

Hotel Restaurant Dhermiu:
+355682037699

Hotel Restaurant Milton:
+355 946979288

Hotel Restaurant 2000:
+355682374919

Hotel Kocani:
+355 4234340

Hotel Jani:
+355 692263961

Hotel Ilia Stamarko:
+355 692065335

Hotel Thoma Jorgji:
+355 692163168

Hotel Niko Stramarko:
+355 692735095

Hotel Dhrimadhes:
+355 692074000

Hotel Marko:
+355 692411905 – 682375253

Hotel Dorian:
+355 692372580 – 692537337