In the birth month of Father Gjergj Fishta, the Municipality of Lezhë and local villagers opened their doors to everyone. They greeted visitors with: “May God have brought you well.”

The “Path of Fishta’s Poetry” is a magical journey through his words. The village of Fishtë welcomes guests, poetry lovers, and food enthusiasts.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video message from the villagers. Thus, the birth month turns into a poetic journey of tradition, verses, and Albanian hospitality.

The trail begins at Father Fishta’s house. Next, it passes the memorial, guesthouses, farms, restaurants, and local homes. Along the way, visitors can read hundreds of verses by the “Albanian Homer.”

Throughout the path, villagers and inns offer warm hospitality. They serve traditional local products. Therefore, the journey is both poetic and spiritual. It continues amid the village’s natural beauty.

Father Gjergj Fishta was a poet, writer, translator, and publicist. Moreover, he was an authentic successor of the Albanian National Renaissance. He expressed patriotic and democratic ideals. His work blends Romanticism, Realism, and Classicism.

He wrote the monumental  “Highland Lute” (Lahuta e Malcisë)*. Fishta was born on October 23, 1871, in Fishtë, Zadrima.

He was the first Albanian nominated for the Nobel Prize. Additionally, he was called a “Militant of Albanian Literature” by Lasgush Poradeci and “National Poet of the Albanians” by Eqrem Çabej.

His work mixes mythology with reality. Also, it shows sharp style, deep philosophical thought, and dramatic power. Therefore, Fishta is often compared to Goethe and Dante.

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