Tirana, Albania
Tirana: the mysterious capital of a country which spent much of the last century almost wholly isolated from the world, under a communist regime arguably more idiosyncratic than that of present-day North Korea.
But don’t forget the previous 3,000 years of history embedded in this country. There’s a richness of culture and a lasting trail of inspiring women, extending back (through their Illyrian ancestors) to before the Ancient Romans.
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Albania's Formidable Women
The women who dared to defy
Despite - or perhaps because of - Albania’s multi-century reputation as one of the most patriarchal nations in Europe, there is a uniquely rich history of women defying societal expectations and carrying off breath-taking achievements.
On this self-guided walking tour, we’ll take you through the war heroes, the scientists, the political schemers and the cold blooded killers.
These are the stories of some of Albania’s strongest and most inspirational women - the women which you won’t hear about in the museums or see statues of in the streets...
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Price: $29.99 / £24.99
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Starting point: Skanderbeg Square, Tirana
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Duration: 2 - 3 hours