The year 2025 has set historic records for cultural tourism in Albania.

Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, published new statistics showing that 1,259,774 visitors toured cultural sites from January to September this year.

According to the data, Minister Gonxhja noted a 57% increase compared to 2023.

“Thanks to good management, ticket revenues have grown by 84% compared to 2023,” Gonxhja said.

The most visited sites include Butrint Archaeological Park with 257,670 visitors, Gjirokastra Castle with 253,407, Shkodra Archaeological Park with 150,927, the National Museum “Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu” with 147,178, and Apollonia Archaeological Park with 109,669 visitors.

Both foreign and local tourists visit Albanian cities throughout the year, exploring historical and authentic cultural heritage sites.

Cultural tourism has become a year-round attraction that generates significant revenue for the economy.

Besides beaches, nature, and gastronomy, most tourists choose to explore archaeological parks, national museums, castles, and other cultural monuments.

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