National History Museum

Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar

The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking.

• museum
• history

Address

Sheshi Skenderbej

Getting there

northwest edge of the square

Hours

Closed for renovation until March 2028

Price

500 leke

Website

mhk.gov.al (opens in a new tab)