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Old photos of Krujë

12 photographs of Krujë, from 1940 to 2018 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.

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What the photos show

The 12 photographs of Krujë on PlaceWas span 3 decades, from 1940 to 2018. 1 of them were taken before 1980; the other 11 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.3 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.12 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.

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Places in Krujë through time

Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.

Kruje citadel at night, Krujë — photos through time
Kruje citadel at night 5 photos · 2006–2018
Krujë C, Krujë — photos through time
Krujë C 3 photos · 2013–2014
City of Kruja, Krujë — photos through time
City of Kruja 2 photos · 1940–2018

Stories from Krujë

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Kruja Bazaar (AK110 523), Krujë, 1940
Kruja Bazaar (AK110 523) 1940 The old bazaar of Krujë, Albania, a hill town long associated with national hero Skanderbeg and known for its Ottoman-era market street lined with craft and produce stalls.
Kruje citadel at night, Krujë, 2006
Kruje citadel at night 2006 The hilltop citadel of Krujë, Albania, photographed at night in 2006. The fortress is closely associated with the 15th-century Albanian leader Skanderbeg, who used it as a stronghold in resistance against Ottoman forces.
Bazaar in Krujë C, Krujë, 2013
Bazaar in Krujë C 2013 The historic bazaar of Krujë, Albania, photographed in 2013. Rebuilt in traditional Ottoman style below the town's hilltop castle, the bazaar remains a center of local crafts in the hometown of 15th-century resistance…
Krujë C, Krujë, 2013
Krujë C 2013 A 2013 photograph of Krujë, Albania, taken near the town's Ottoman-era bazaar. Krujë sits below a hilltop castle that served as the stronghold of Skanderbeg during his 15th-century resistance to Ottoman rule.
Albania - Kruja - targ, Krujë, 2014
Albania - Kruja - targ 2014 The market (bazaar) of Kruje, Albania, in a 2014 photograph. The Ottoman-era bazaar sits below the town's hilltop castle, long associated with the 15th-century Albanian resistance leader Skanderbeg.
City of Kruja, Krujë, 2018
City of Kruja 2018 The town of Kruje spreads across a hillside in central Albania, historically tied to national hero Skanderbeg, who used its castle as his base against Ottoman rule. Photographed in 2018.
Castel of Kruja, Krujë, 2018
Castel of Kruja 2018 Kruja Castle rises above the Albanian town of Kruje, the stronghold from which national hero Skanderbeg led resistance against Ottoman forces in the 15th century. Photographed in 2018.
Scanderbeg museum in Kruja city 00, Krujë, 2018
Scanderbeg museum in Kruja city 00 2018 The Skanderbeg Museum, built within the castle of Kruje, Albania, commemorates the 15th-century leader who resisted Ottoman expansion into the region. Photographed in 2018.
1940s · 1 photo
2000s · 2 photos
2010s · 9 photos