Ersekë or Erseka (Greek: Ερσέκα)is a town in southeastern Albania. Founded in the 19th century, Erseka is the capital of the Kolonjë District. Standing right next to the Gramozi mountains, it resembles a small alpine town, with some settlements in up to 1050 meters, making it the highest town in Albania.
The Kolonja range was originally inhabited by the Epirotes and the most northerly Albanian tribe of Dassaretae. T
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Ersekë or Erseka (Greek: Ερσέκα)is a town in southeastern Albania. Founded in the 19th century, Erseka is the capital of the Kolonjë District. Standing right next to the Gramozi mountains, it resembles a small alpine town, with some settlements in up to 1050 meters, making it the highest town in Albania.
The Kolonja range was originally inhabited by the Epirotes and the most northerly Albanian tribe of Dassaretae. T
The "Fan Stilian Noli" center hosts several artistic and cultural shows throughout the year. Its main theater of 400 seats shows performances by various groups from Korçë, Tirana and local artists. The ethnographic museum also houses a collection of traditional costumes, textiles and other crafts, unique to the Erseka region.
In the center of the town is an obelisk dedicated to Odise Paskali, the Kolonjar Martyr of the Renaissance. Paskali, a sculptor, was recognized as a "Master Sculptor for Albania" and inaugurated on 28 November 1938.
Besides cultural activities, the...
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