The year 2025 set new records for cultural tourism in Albania.

Minister of Economy, Culture, and Innovation Blendi Gonxhja shared data showing a clear rise in visitor numbers. People flocked to majestic castles, history-rich museums, and captivating archaeological parks.

From January to May, cultural monuments and heritage sites welcomed 382,036 visitors. This marks a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

National History Museums topped the list with 133,862 visitors. Archaeological Parks followed with 174,661 visitors. Castles and Monuments attracted 74,513 visitors.

Gonxhja highlighted on social media that Albania’s cultural heritage, from museums to parks and castles that preserve the nation’s history, welcomed both domestic and foreign visitors in growing numbers.

Furthermore, from January to September 2024, cultural sites saw a 40% rise in foreign tourists and a 31% increase in local visitors.

Gjirokastër Castle led the top destinations with 196,515 visitors. Butrint National Park came second with 127,753 visitors. The “George Kastrioti” Museum in Kruja ranked third with 100,874 visitors.

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