Shkodra is considered the cradle of the
Albanian culture. This honorable distinction is due to the
outstanding literary figures the city has produced: Marin
Barleti, Zef Jubani, Pashko Vasa, Gjergj Fishta, Kol Idromeno,
Kasem Taipi, Kolė Kamsi, Migjeni, etc. There are more than 90
cultural monuments, the most prominent being: Museum of the
City, Rozafa Castle - with its own museum, the Lead Mosque, the
Large Church - the largest church in the Balkans, Mes Bridge,
and Migjeni Theater.
The
City Library, located in the center of the city, has over
150,000 volumes, including rare historical works. In 1905, the
first football in the history of Albania was held in Shkodra.
The people of Shkodra, known as "Shkodrans" are well-known for
their sense of humor.
The
University "Luigj Gurakuqi" of Shkodra, has the faculties of
Jurisprudence, Economics, Philology, History and Geography,
Biology and Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, and the College
of Teacher Training. It is the only University in Northern
Albania.
