Voskopoja is one of the most unique villages in Albania.

In history books, one might often come across the term “Voskopoja of the 24 churches”.

In fact, the way this unique and special village has been built and conceptualized, and one of the reasons why it continues to be one of the most preferred tourist attractions in the southeast of Albania, is also the old post-Byzantine churches.

The village’s cicerone explains why Voskopoja had this harmony between churches, while some of them are now accessible to foreign tourists.

“There were churches in 14 neighborhoods, and they were gifts from either the neighborhood or wealthy people, perhaps to express their grandeur, not only economically but also religiously. History has it that a mosque was never built in Voskopoja, but we have many churches. The most important ones are the Archangels Church, the St. Nicholas Church, the Cathedral of Voskopoja, the St. Athanasius Church, and the St. John the Baptist’s Monastery,” cicerone Eftiola Thanasi explains to Euronews Albania.

Tourists themselves express astonishment at the grand architecture of the village and the churches they visit.

“I come from France, we came to visit Voskopoja, which has a wonderful view. We are visiting the different churches, reading about them online. The icons and the age of these churches impress us,” a tourist from France told Euronews Albania.

“We come from France; it is our first time in Albania, and we wanted to visit Voskopoja because it was marked in our guide as one of the oldest places in Albania with a fascinating history. It’s a family trip, and it’s important to see the churches and get to know the frescoes here,” said another tourist.

In the summer season, tourists flock to the village due to its climate and freshness, while the accommodation capacities have increased to welcome tourists from all over the world.