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Krujë Old Bazaar
Crafts and carpets
A restored cobbled bazaar climbing to Krujë’s castle gate, lined with craft shops.
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About Krujë Old Bazaar
Krujë’s restored old bazaar climbs a cobbled street towards the castle gate, its wooden shops spilling over with carpets, kilims, felt caps, embroidery, copper and antiques. It is Albania’s best-known bazaar for crafts, and some pieces are made on the spot in the workshops, so ask where things come from and compare prices before you buy. Cafés along the way have terraces with views over the plain. Come in the morning, before the tour buses arrive, and continue to the castle afterwards.
Our take
- Kilims and carpets
- Felt caps
- Workshops on site
- Address
- Pazari i Vjetër
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Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Krujë Old Bazaar before you go.
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