This new edition includes the same extensive coverage as the previous edition plus added information on the cultural and outdoor activities of Albania. The capital, Tirana, is covered in detail from Communist nostalgia and Skanderberg Square to nearby Mount Dajti National Park and the Krraba Pass. Albania gives full details of sites, including Butrint with its complex ruins dating back 2,500 years, and the hilltop site of Byllis with its ancient Illyrian houses, Roman theatre and Byzantine basilicas. Full details on outdoor activities, including cycling routes and hikers’ trails countrywide are also included. • Updated sections on Tirana and Berati with its picturesque white houses set along the hillside • Fully revised and enhanced maps • Redesigned chapter on Albanian language incorporating reader suggestions Features include: >Archaeological attractions and museums plus historic background >In-depth coverage of the capital, Tirana >Cultural background including topics such as communist nostalgia and blood feuds >Easy-to-follow guide to the Albanian language