Elbasan
Elbasan is a city located in central Albania, it is a historical place known for its cultural heritage and ancient monuments. The city, due to its location between the river Shkumin in the western part and the mountains of Elbasan in the east, makes it one of the important cultural and economic centre's.
Why should we visit Elbasan on March 14?
On March 14, Albanians celebrate Summer Day, which is a traditional holiday. March 14 marks the beginning of spring and Albanians welcome the warmer weather and celebrate the arrival of a new season.
For Summer Day, Albanians take part in various activities where the most common are gatherings in nature, picnics, games for children and traditional cooking for this holiday. One of the cities that celebrates Summer Day the most and makes traditional dishes for this day is Elbasan.🎵 🎨🍖🍨
One of the traditional customs of March 14 is the preparation of traditional foods and sweets. These include Sarma, pies (Byrek), Bugace, Roasted Lamb or Goat Meat, as well as sweets such as Baklava, Hallva and Ballokume, which are traditional in the city of Elbasan. 🍰🍪🍨
During this day, it is the ideal opportunity to visit one of the most prominent monuments, such as the Elbasan Castle, which dates back to the 15th century. Another attraction is the King Mosque, built in the 16th century, which stands out for its elegant minaret and is a symbol of Elbasan's cultural heritage.
You also have the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic and local food of the city mixed with fantastic music from music concerts and don't forget a glass of brandy to warm your soul.
