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Krujė

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The castle of Skanderbeg
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The castle of Skanderbeg

Krujė (Albanian: Krujė or Kruja, Italian: Croia) is a capital city of the District of Krujė in Albania. Located at 41.52°N 19.80°E, with a population of about 20 000, Krujė is most known as the hometown of Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg.

The city's name comes from the Albanian word for spring, krua.

Krujė is also a tourist attraction. Some of the biggest points of interest include the restored castle and citadel, the Skanderbeg museum located inside his castle, and the old restored bazaar.

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