Surviving Communism: Sacred Sites

Highlights

• Visit Sarisalltik Shrine – A sacred Bektashi site with stunning views.
• Explore Saint Anthony Church – A miraculous site of faith and devotion.
• Uncover Albania’s Communist Past – Learn how religion was once banned.

Full description

Embark on a journey through Albania’s spiritual and historical past. Your tour begins in Kruja, where you’ll drive up the mountain to the Sarisalltik Bektashi shrine, a sacred site offering breathtaking views. Learn about the Bektashi faith and its deep-rooted influence in Albania. Next, travel to Laç to visit the Saint Anthony Church, a revered pilgrimage site known for miracles. Walk the path taken by thousands of believers seeking blessings and healing. Experience the church’s powerful atmosphere and hear stories of faith that defied oppression. Along the way, discover Albania’s turbulent past when communism banned all religions. Learn how churches, mosques, and shrines were destroyed or repurposed, and how people risked their lives to keep their faith alive in secret. This tour blends history, spirituality, and breathtaking landscapes, offering a profound insight into Albania’s cultural resilience.