{"id":73167,"date":"2024-11-04T22:02:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T21:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=73167"},"modified":"2024-11-04T23:02:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T22:02:30","slug":"vithkuqi-village-with-24-churches-and-monasteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/vithkuqi-village-with-24-churches-and-monasteries\/","title":{"rendered":"Vithkuqi village with 24 churches and monasteries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vithkuqi is a village with a rich history and an extraordinary cultural heritage, a village located only 24 km from the city of Kor\u00e7a.<\/p>\n<p>The province is known for its 24 churches and monasteries as well as for its contribution to Albanian culture and education. Among his most famous figures is Naum Veqilharxhi, who is known as one of the first thinkers who promoted writing and the Albanian language.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Vithkuqi has become an attractive destination for local and foreign tourists, thanks to the beauty of the province and the hospitality of the residents. In recent years, new tourist structures have begun to be erected with an effort to preserve and restore the historical monuments so cherished by tourists.<\/p>\n<p>Mihallaq Kondi has been living in Kor\u00e7A for years, but he is strongly connected with the village of origin.<\/p>\n<p>For this, the efforts of the residents are not enough, so investments are needed in many directions.<\/p>\n<p>The well-known doctor Ko\u00e7o Gjilo was born and raised in Vithkuq, but has been working in the capital for many years, while he is one of the few residents who has invested in his native village.<\/p>\n<p>Emigration and lack of investment have done their work, said the well-known doctor, but the story remains<\/p>\n<p>In order to attract as many tourists as possible, the residents of the area organize various fairs and activities from time to time, to show visitors that Vithkuqi is a place where history, culture and nature come together to create a unique experience for local and foreign visitors.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vithkuqi is a village with a rich history and an extraordinary cultural heritage, a village located only 24 km from the city of Kor\u00e7a. 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