Describing Mirditë in mere words proves challenging. Terms like a serene region, steeped in history, are only an attempt to capture the rich cultural heritage and tranquil beauty of this area. Whether you're exploring its ancient landmarks, experiencing the warmth of local hospitality, or simply taking in the breathtaking landscapes, let yourself be captivated by the hidden treasures awaiting you in Mirditë. We hope you have a wonderful time exploring this captivating region.
Administrative Mirdita is included within the territory of Mirdita Municipality, centered in Rrëshen. In the first half of the 20th century, Mirdita was a Subprefecture, centered on Shënpal, and from 1949 it has functioned as a District centered on Rrëshen. (Mirdita, as an ethnological province, also extends to the territories of the Municipalities: Lezhë, Shkodër, Mat and Pukë.) Mirdita has been inhabited since ancient times by the Illyrian tribe of Pirusts, who are known as good warriors and miners and processors of copper ore. The archaeological material discovered by the expeditions of the 60s - 90s, in Bukël, Prosek, Kodër - Rrëshen, Kačinar, Perlat, etc., proves the continuity of life in this territory from the Neolithic period onwards, where the Illyrian helmet found stands out. in Përlat etc. In Roman times, the mines of Bulgri and Fani were mentioned. The Principality of Arbër of the 12th - 13th century, with the chief Progoni and his sons, Gjini and Dhimitri, had one of its important centers in the Interfane of Mirdita, where the State of Arbër was located for some time.
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Rreshen is a city rich in history and culture. Created relatively late, in 1949. Today it has a population of nearly 10 thousand inhabitants. It is the center of the Mirdita Municipality and the Diocese of Rreshen, with the Cathedral of Jesus, built in 2002. There are several educational institutions: - Nurseries and kindergartens for children. - "Pashko Vasa" 9-year school and "Mother Teresa" 9-year school.
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Rubik is an ancient historical center of Mirdita. Rubik's Pictograms are a testimony of ancient rock art in mountain boulders, as are the Frescoes in the Apse of the "Church of the Redemption", which testify to the Byzantine style of church painting. Matriza Castle is located on a Rubik's hill and is a medieval fortress on the Lezhë-Nish road. In the 20th century, Rubik was one of the important industrial centers of Albania, with mining, metallurgy, copper refining plant, geological enterprise, etc. In recent years, it has been mentioned for the development of agrotourism in some traditional guesthouses and towers, mainly in the area of the Old Town. In Rubik, there is the Info-Kulla, the tourism promotion center of the Mirdita Municipality, which informs tourists about inns, trails and tourist addresses in the northeastern region, Lezhë, Mat, Pukë, Kukëset, etc. An outstanding contribution to the development of tourism in Rubik and other deep areas of Mirdita (Spaç, Trang, etc.) has been given and is given by the Austrian humanist Mrs. Marianne Graf.
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One of the historical centers of Mirdita, next to Ndrefana, Shpal, Rubik, etc. The capital of Mirdita at least from the 17th century - the first half of the 20th century. The seat of the Captains of Mirdita. The seat of the Bishop-Abbot of Mirdita for many centuries. Bjeshket of Oroshi, with the Holy Mountain, Subhjeti, Fushat e Lugje, etc. are among the most promising attractions of Mirdita in the field of tourism.
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It stretches upstream of the Fani i Vogël river, on both sides of the valley, up to the heights of the mountains of Djuxha, Guri i Nuses, Malit i Runa, etc. One of the old inhabited centers is Domgjoni, with the ancient aqueduct of the 4th century and a castle (gradishte). The "Dwarf Stone" has been one of the most valuable Albanian discoveries of the last decade. This object is located in the National Historical Museum in Tirana.
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Early settlement of Mirdita. The oldest object is the Castle of Meshurdhi, but also the Church of Saint Mary. Shtufi and Arrëzi streams form the Spërdhaza stream, 19 km long, which flows into Fani e Madh - the lake of the HPP of Qafë Molla. Simoni and Kuzhneni also deal with Kačinar.
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The Kthella Administrative Unit consists of the villages: Perlat, Prosek, Katundi i Vjetër (Troje), Shebe, etc. Perlati was one of the centers of Dukagjin. The famous general of Skenderbeu, abbot Pjetër Perlati, was from there. The Necropolis of Prosek is known for the arboretum culture cemetery, the exhibits of which were found in the Museum of Rrëshen.
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Selita lies in the mountains, in the eastern area of Mirdita, it is mentioned especially for the copper mine in Kurbnesh, one of the largest in the country, which operated from 1956 to the mid-90s, where the factory of copper enrichment. Kurbneshi has been a mining town for half a century, but today it is not inhabited. It is expected to receive a new development in the function of tourism.
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