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#tripaway One of the destinations that in recent years has had a significant increase in the number of tourists is Cape Rodoni, located just a few kilometers from Tirana. This high peninsula-shaped strip of land stretches across the Adriatic Sea and offers attractive landscapes as well as several historical and cultural monuments of special importance. If during the spring the Cape starts and wears it all from a fairytale flower carpet, during the summer not a few are the ones who choose this place because of the virgin beach and the clean and fine sand. Skanderbeg Castle The cape, which is surrounded by living shrines about 25 meters high, is also known for Skanderbeg Castle. The castle located right by the sea was built by Skanderbeg around 1450 - 1452, in order to have a faster exit to the Adriatic in case of an Ottoman conquest. According to a treaty signed on February 4, 1462, in case of war with the Turks Ragusa would help Skenderbeu with its fleet that would be sent exactly to Rodon. According to Barletti's manuscripts, this castle existed until 1467, before the Turks came and destroyed it. The Venetians rebuilt the castle after 1500, and this has enabled it to arrive to this day in fairly good condition. Church of St. Anthony Very close to the Cape is the Church of St. Anthony, a monument that historically belongs to the same period of construction as that of the Castle. This building has a Romanesque-Gothic type of architecture, and today you can see traces of frescoes and other interesting elements. Thanks to the positioning near the Cape and the sea, the views that accompany the Church are truly impressive. For all its historical, cultural and geographical values, Cape Rodon is the best choice for a relaxing weekend. #visitalbania #beautifulalbania #tripaway