I travelled to see The Skanderbeg Monument in Tirana, Albania. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King.
The Skanderbeg Monument in Tirana, Albania, commemorates national hero Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg. The statue was unveiled in 1968 and marks the 500th anniversary of his death. Skanderbeg led a successful 15th-century rebellion against the Ottoman Empire, becoming a symbol of Albanian resistance and national pride. The monument, located in the central Skanderbeg Square in the centre of the capital city depicts him on horseback wearing his iconic helmet adorned with a goat’s head. Created by prominent Albanian sculptors, the statue is a central landmark in Tirana, representing the enduring legacy and heritage of Skanderbeg’s fight for Albania’s independence.
By Anthony King (c)