Photo credits

AlbGate's category and homepage door banners are real photographs of Albanian places, shared by their photographers on Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Thank you to each of them.

• Lungomare promenade, Vlorë

  Stay banner · Photo by Leeturtle · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Traditional Albanian food

  Eat & Drink banner · Photo by Leeturtle · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Shën Nikolo Bay, Sazan Island

  Beaches & Coast banner · Photo by Hotolmo22 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Zvërnec Island and the monastery bridge, Vlorë

  Tours & Experiences banner · Photo by Pudelek · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Dhërmi and the Llogara road

  Transport banner · Photo by Albinfo · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• National Assembly (Kuvendi), Tirana

  Legal & Immigration banner · Photo by Pasztilla (Attila Terbócs) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Ish-Blloku neighbourhood, Tirana

  Real Estate & Property banner · Photo by Leeturtle · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Bank of Albania headquarters, Tirana

  Money & Banking banner · Photo by Liridon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Bënja thermal baths, Përmet

  Health & Wellness banner · Photo by Nensi Bibe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Tirana skyline

  Business Setup banner · Photo by Albnext · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Berat — Mangalem and Gorica

  Home & Living banner · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Skanderbeg Square — Clock Tower, Et'hem Bey Mosque and the new high-rises

  Homepage — Move door banner · Photo by BBB2021 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Justin Godart Street, Muradie old town, Vlorë

  Homepage — Live & Work door banner · Photo by Albinfo · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri), Tirana

  Shopping & Local banner · Photo by Ridiculopathy · CC0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

Attraction photos

Every attraction on AlbGate carries a real photograph of the place itself, shared on Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences (or public domain) and checked against the attraction before use.

• Skanderbeg Square, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• National History Museum, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Steffen Schmitz (more photos) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Et'hem Bey Mosque, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Clock Tower, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Bunk'Art 2, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Sharon Hahn Darlin · CC BY 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• House of Leaves, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Bes-ART · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Pyramid of Tirana, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Marina Lamaj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Tirana Castle (Fortress of Justinian), Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Ardit Ajdini · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• New Bazaar, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Ridiculopathy · CC0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Blloku, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Leeturtle · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Rinia Park, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Albinfo · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Grand Park & Artificial Lake, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Leeturtle · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Bunk'Art 1, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by BBB2021 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Mount Dajti & Dajti Ekspres Cable Car, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by TorbjørnS · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Leeturtle · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Namazgah Mosque (Great Mosque of Tirana), Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Steffen Schmitz (more photos) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Tanners' Bridge, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Tirana Mosaic, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Sapfan · CC0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Petrela Castle, Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Pëllumbas Cave (Black Cave), Tirana

  Attraction photo · Photo by Albinfo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Flag Square & Independence Monument, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• National Museum of Independence, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Redon Skikuli · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Muradie Mosque, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Dudva · CC0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Old Town — Justin Godard Street, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Albinfo · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Historical Museum, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Lungomare Promenade, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Leeturtle · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Old Beach, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Thanas Todhe (Guri Q… · CC BY 3.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• New Beach (Lungomare Beach), Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Zalasem1 · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Kuzum Baba, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Univlora · Public domain · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Kanina Castle, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Decius · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Zvërnec Monastery (St Mary's), Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Marina Lamaj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Narta Lagoon, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by JonaSali29 · CC0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Sazan Island, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Zalasem1 · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Karaburun Peninsula & Marine Park, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Pasztilla aka Attila Terbócs · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Haxhi Ali Cave, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by JonaSali29 · CC0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Llogara National Park & Pass, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Albinfo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Radhimë Beach, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Ancient Oricum Archaeological Park, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Pasztilla aka Attila Terbócs · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Marmiroi Church, Vlora

  Attraction photo · Photo by Pasztilla aka Attila Terbócs · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

Event photos

Every event on AlbGate carries a real photograph of its venue or subject, shared on Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences (or public domain).

• 'Njerëz dhe Fate 3' — film — Cineplexx TEG

  Event photo · Photo by Kitsonian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• 'Song and Tradition' — children's song & folk dance festival — Vlora — venue not stated in the calendar

  Event photo · Photo by Adrian Në Fokus · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• 'Sounds of November' — finalists' concert (QKF Vlorë) — City Cinema (Kinemaja e Qytetit)

  Event photo · Photo by National Photo Company Collection · Public domain · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• 1984 (George Orwell) — National Experimental Theatre 'Kujtim Spahivogli'

  Event photo · Photo by Harrison Keely · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• 2nd International Biennial of Drawing and Graphics — Galeria e Artit Tiranë

  Event photo · Photo by Unknown · Public domain · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• 7th Halal Expo Albania — Palace of Congresses

  Event photo · Photo by Unknown · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• ACT ON – Beyond the Limits of Memory (Mikel Temo) — FAB Gallery

  Event photo · Photo by Guangywatchwii · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Albania Hip Hop Dance Championship — 5th Anniversary

  Event photo · Photo by Muhammed amine benloulou · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Albania vs Finland — UEFA Nations League — Air Albania Stadium

  Event photo · Photo by Albinfo · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Albanian Music Nights — Festival of Albanian Musical Creativity — TKOB Concert Hall

  Event photo · Photo by CollinsWallop · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Between Sensitivity and Form: A Quiet Dialogue (Andi Hila) — Galeria e Artit Tiranë

  Event photo · Photo by Fons Heijnsbroek · CC0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Check-In Check-Out Tirana 2026 (6th edition) — Olympic Park 'Feti Borova'

  Event photo · Photo by Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Choir Festival — first phase (QKF Vlorë) — Concert Hall, QKF Vlorë (Children's Cultural Centre)

  Event photo · Photo by Nancynk · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Contemporary Japanese Print 1946–1993 + Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan — COD – Center for Openness and Dialogue, Kryeministria

  Event photo · Photo by David Monniaux · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Die Fledermaus (Johann Strauss II) — TKOB

  Event photo · Photo by Davidmcbride · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Dua Film Club — Qendra 'Dua'

  Event photo · Photo by Gpkp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Eduart Dëma — Live Music — Green Park, Panaja, Vlorë

  Event photo · Photo by Steven Pisano from Brooklyn, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Festivali i Këngës 65 (FiK 65) — Palace of Congresses

  Event photo · Photo by Andrew Milligan sumo · CC BY 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Flamurtari Vlorë vs Bylis Ballsh — Stadiumi Flamurtari

  Event photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Flamurtari Vlorë vs KF Butrinti (Sarandë) — Stadiumi Flamurtari

  Event photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Flamurtari Vlorë vs KF Pogradeci — Stadiumi Flamurtari

  Event photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Flamurtari Vlorë vs KS Besa (Kavajë) — Stadiumi Flamurtari

  Event photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Flamurtari Vlorë vs KS Kastrioti — Stadiumi Flamurtari

  Event photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Flamurtari Vlorë vs Oriku — Stadiumi Flamurtari

  Event photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• For You, Homeland — Independence Day concert — TKOB

  Event photo · Photo by Flavio Xhaferi Official · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Frekuence Club — November nights — Frekuence Club, Artificial Lake

  Event photo · Photo by Nikkole Lulu (nikkolodeon) from Hamilton, New Zealand · CC0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• GOD IN ALBANIA — Jutta Benzenberg — Galeria e Artit Tiranë

  Event photo · Photo by Still Miracle Photography (London) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Golden Dreams — children's choir concert — TKOB

  Event photo · Photo by MIKI Yoshihito from Sapporo City,Hokkaido., JAPAN · CC BY 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Greek Festival Albania — Olympic Park, Tirana

  Event photo · Photo by Kwstas pastras · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Hola Tirana! — Spanish Cultural Week closing night — Metropol Theatre, Shakespeare Hall

  Event photo · Photo by Karnivoros · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• ICEBIT 2026 — Economy, Business, Innovation and Technology Conference — Rogner Hotel

  Event photo · Photo by National Science Foundation · Public domain · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Ibrahim Kodra — 'The Sea and Music' — Bank of Albania, Dëshmorët e Kombit Blvd

  Event photo · Photo by Liridon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• In the Present — Creativity Fund 2026 — National Gallery of Arts

  Event photo · Photo by Andrew Milligan sumo · CC BY 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Independence Day celebrations — Flag Square — Flag Square (Sheshi i Flamurit) & Petro Marko Theatre

  Event photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Independence Day, Liberation Day & White Night — Public squares, Tirana

  Event photo · Photo by Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• International Conference on Linguistics, Literature, Translation and Cultural Studies — University of Vlora 'Ismail Qemali'

  Event photo · Photo by Redon Skikuli · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Justice at Nuremberg — National Theatre (ArTurbina)

  Event photo · Photo by Fredericknoronha · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Lullabies of Nature — symphonic concert — Academy of Arts, Grand Concert Hall

  Event photo · Photo by Majid Haghdoust · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Mariglen Hazizaj — Flag Festivities tour

  Event photo · Photo by EvaSula · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Max Amini Live — Palace of Congresses

  Event photo · Photo by Tore Sætre · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Mediterranean Day Concert — 'Kinema Dhome' — Maks Velo Cinema

  Event photo · Photo by United States Navy Band from Washington, D.C., USA · Public domain · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Melodi Pa Moshë (Melody Without Age) — TKOB Concert Hall

  Event photo · Photo by Walter Lim · CC BY 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• New Year's Eve concert & fireworks — Skanderbeg Square

  Event photo · Photo by U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink · Public domain · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• New Year's Eve — Aurela Gaçe & Band — ITARUS Vlorë, Uji i Ftohtë

  Event photo · Photo by FloKrass · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• November Festivities — official municipal programme — Main public spaces, Vlora

  Event photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Nëna (The Mother) — Metropol Theatre

  Event photo · Photo by Leeturtle · Public domain · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Painting exhibition 'Colours of November' (QKF Vlorë) — Lobby of the City Cinema, Vlora

  Event photo · Photo by Vincent van Gogh · Public domain · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• QKV Vlora — November 2026 cultural calendar — Muzeu Historik, Galeria e Arteve, Puppet Theatre, Cinema, Public Library, Vlora

  Event photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Red-and-Black November — children's concert — Puppet Theatre / QKKF

  Event photo · Photo by Adrian Në Fokus · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• The Lion King — musical — Puppet Theatre (Teatri i Kukullave)

  Event photo · Photo by JoraK · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• The Smurfs and Gargamel — Puppet Theatre (Teatri i Kukullave)

  Event photo · Photo by Steve Daniels · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Tirana Art Weekend #TAWE26 — Multiple Tirana art spaces

  Event photo · Photo by HonysTorresArt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Tirana Book Fair 2026 — 29th edition — Palace of Congresses

  Event photo · Photo by कृष्ण कान्त शर्मा · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Tirana Christmas Market / Winter Festival — Skanderbeg Square (+ Pazari i Ri, Blloku)

  Event photo · Photo by DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Tirana Dance Experience 2026 — Hotel Doro City / Te Stela Resort (see note)

  Event photo · Photo by Glen Bowman from Newcastle, England · CC BY 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Tirana Economic Forum — Rogner Hotel

  Event photo · Photo by Dori · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Tirana Food & Fest 2026 (final day) — Skanderbeg Square

  Event photo · Photo by Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Tourism Fair Albania 2027 — 5th edition — Palace of Congresses

  Event photo · Photo by Eldarado · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Trivia Night at Bitter — Bitter Restaurant, Tirana

  Event photo · Photo by Ewan Munro from London, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Verknipt Albania 2026 — Olympic Park, Tirana

  Event photo · Photo by Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Voices from the Stage of Vlora Memory — Square near Petro Marko Theatre

  Event photo · Photo by Arianit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• What's Happening Vlorë — weekly community meetups — Various, Vlora

  Event photo · Photo by Peter Chovanec · CC BY 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Wizz Air Tirana Marathon 2026 — Start/finish Skanderbeg Square

  Event photo · Photo by Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• World Beauty Grand Prix 2026 — Rogner Hotel

  Event photo · Photo by Courtney Woodford · CC0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Zonja Plastika — National Circus

  Event photo · Photo by David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada · CC BY 2.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• njëZETA: Albanian Contemporary Art 2007–2027 — ZETA Contemporary Art Center

  Event photo · Photo by Ipingalex · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• nostratempus (Gazmend Leka) — GCCAT / MANE Foundation

  Event photo · Photo by Roger Fry (1866 - 1934) · Public domain · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Ne Jemi Ndryshe (We Are Different) — National Circus — Puppet Theatre (Teatri i Kukullave)

  Event photo · Photo by Ehsanul Siddiq Aranya · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Shqipëria Ime (My Albania) — National Circus — Puppet Theatre (Teatri i Kukullave)

  Event photo · Photo by Ehsanul Siddiq Aranya · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• The Biggest Problem in the World — Victor Patrascan — MAK Hotel Tirana

  Event photo · Photo by Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• Paradiz. Economies of Sand — Bora Baboçi — Galeria e Bregdetit, Radhimë (Bay of Vlora)

  Event photo · Photo by AKisOK · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

• 10 Years of Marriage (10 vjet martesë) — Puppet Theatre (Teatri i Kukullave)

  Event photo · Photo by Harrison Keely · CC BY 4.0 · Source (Wikimedia Commons)

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