Pogradec

 Pogradec is a city in southeastern Albania, situated on the shores of Ohrid lake.This city is surrounded by hills on the southern and western side and the lake on the eastern and northern side of the city.

Lake Ohrid is one of the locations for the Illyrian tribe of the Encheleans that is near Pogradec.The area in the antiquity was at the border between Chaonia and Illyria.
Drilon, the name of the river that flows into the lake near Tushemisht, is mentioned in early texts of antiquity. The hill overlooking Pogradec is the site of old castle ruins dating back to 5th century.
Pogradec throughout the centuries was occupied by the Macedonians, Romans, Bulgarians, Serbians, Ottomans, French, Greeks, Italian, and German armies. The second Albanian language schools was started in Pogradec.

Pogradec is well known for its famous writers, poets and painters. Their works are a crucial part of Albanian literature and art.

During the summer, beach volleyball draws the attention of all the residents. Many professional volleyball teams from Albania and other Balkan countries participate in a championship which lasts about two weeks.

What to visit in Pogradec:

Pogradec Castle, Castle of Blace village, Castle of Zemçë village, Monumental Illyrian graves in the village of Selcë e Poshtme, Fortifications in the village of Slabinjë, Prehistoric settlement in the hills of the village of Zagragja, Bridge near the villages Jollë and Llëngë, Bridge near the village of Golik, Bridge near the village of Niçë, Bridge near the village of Çezmë, Bridge in the village of Zgallë, Bridge in the village of Servatinë,Terziu Bridge in the village of Proptisht, Cave settlement in Mokra, St. Marina's Monastery in the village of Llëngë, Paley-christian church and mosaics in the village of Lin, Byzantine church in the village of Lin, Mosaic in the village of Tushëmisht, Mosaic of Tren.