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captivates youth Location hether you live in Tirana or are visiting for a few days, an escape Waway from the urban jungle is really just a step away. Looking for a day trip closer to nature, or an overnight stay at a place where it feels that time has stood still? Head to Shëngjergj and discover what Tirana’s furthest destination has to offer. Begin your trip in Tirana, heading towards Mount Dajti (1,613 m). You will be impressed by its beautiful sceneries and on clear days vast views of an overflowing city. While until a few years ago reaching Shëngjergj was possible only through a road built during the Italian occupation, today the newly built road has cut the distance to 37 km to Shëngjergj. Lasting roughly one hour, the road winds through a couple of small lakes, lush forest, small villages, and what at times seem hair-pinning twists and turns. Facts about Shëngjergj hëngjergj territory lies in the far eastern corner of Tirana, dominated Sby the panoramic Shëngjergj valley which descends from the Qafë Mollë mountain pass to the Erzeni gorge. It offers a combination of picturesque natural landscape and elements of traditional and cultural heritage. The first school in Tiranë was established in Shëngjergj in 1913. The area has rich cultural tradition in crafts, folklore, legends, music and dance, traditional food and rites, still retained even today. The territory contains 12 scattered villages, a few of which are named after Christian Saints, an indication of the early Roman settlements. The area is rich with natural water sources, and the Shënmëri spring is Alternate means of one of the main sources of drinking water suppling the city of Tirana. TRANSPORT In 2015, it became a subdivision of the municipality of Tirana. The Locals from Shëngjergj offer population at the 2011 census was 2,186. It is hard to imagine that transportation by mini- despite being close to Tirana, economic activity is limited to only 7 vans daily, departing from registered businesses, the majority of which are bars and restaurants. Kinostudio in Tirana at 7:00 Farming is the main source of income, in particular tomato cultivation am every morning, and and fruit trees. returning at 18:00. Contact at 0682632172/ 0683386180 Hospitality hough most in poor condition, the houses in Shëngjergj stand out Tfor their architecture, traditional building style largely in stone, and their hospitality. All of them have gardens where the villagers cultivate vegetables as well as fruit trees. Beekeeping is also developed, as well as livestock keeping, especially sheep. Once approached, many of the villagers would gladly invite you into their homes for a Turkish coffee and some seasonal fruits. For a more substantial meal, consider going to one of the restaurants. LOCAL RESTAURANTS Restorant Selimi Restorant Peshku Restorant Kaon 0692127500 0683034441 069339371 The guesthouse ospitality is one of the most valuable things a rural home can offer Hcoupled with modest accommodation, a simple home cooked meal and a friendly conversation around the family table. Today there is one guesthouse in Urë. It is really no more than the second floor of a typical village home. It takes climbing up some wooden stairs and passing through a narrow hallway to get to the guest room. Modest to say the least, yet its details speak of the uniqueness of this rural setting. A mixture of wood and stones, a chimney, a rug, a wooden window overseeing lush serene scenery. Above all the stillness strikes you. An overnight stay in such a setting can shed some light on a totally different way of living. GUESTHOUSE CONTACT Dëfrim Ruçi Contact at 0686436040 The people ot different from the rest of Albania, the people of NShëngjergj are very hospitable. Yet, unaccustomed that outsiders would find such a remote rural setting attractive, they are very inquisitive of their intentions and interests. Anyone would invite you in their home for a coffee, a glass of raki (local drink similar to grappa) and a warm chit chat. They will tell you about the area, the people, what surrounds them, stories of their lives, the future of their children, their investments and their failures. Very quickly it strikes you that life here is difficult, but there is also joy, there is hope. The villages are small and scattered, inhabited by few families. They are quick to point out how they differ from their neighbors and how bound they are by their internal social rules and guided by strong principles. A letter to the next Shëngjergj visitor onestly I didn’t know that Shëngjergj was part of Tirana till I Hresponded to a call seeking youth involvement in an initiative on Eco-innovation in Tourism. I was expecting seminars and case studies, but a first road trip to Shëngjergj shattered that expectation. After 20-30 minutes into the trip you are stunned by 360° of green views. The surrounding mountains remind me of those beautiful images I encounter on the internet. I am left to wonder, does Tirana have such beauties? I am not from Tirana, but I grew to love this city with all its problems. Probably because I study Architecture... Anyways, my story is not about those problems, I promise. At last we reach the center of the village. Okay, a bit of concrete all around, and hard to figure out where the city center is. We only have to choose one of the many cafés for a short break before planning and gearing for a 6 hour long hike. ! ! ! ! ! ! # # ! 19°56 ! '0"E 19°58'0"E 20°0'0"E 20°2'0"E 20°4'0 ! 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