St Stephen's Catholic Cathedral (Shkoder Cathedral)

Shkoder, Albania - Travel Around The World | Top best places to visit in Shkoder

Top best places to visit in Shkoder, Albania
Shkoder is one of the oldest and most historic places in Albania.

Since ancient times Shkoder, used to be known under the name of Scutari, had status as a major city. Today it is an important cultural and economic center.

Democracy Square is the main city hub and the primary spot for celebrating.
Next to it is located the second most important theater in Albania, the Migjeni.

But the central place for social gathering is the park situated next to the Democracy Square. The park is surrounded by important buildings, such as:
The University of Shkoder and the Parruca Mosque, the latest mosque in town.

Near by is also the seat of a municipal government, the Town Hall.

From the park begins the main pedestrian street, called Piazza, full of cafes and locals promenading in the evening hours.


Shkoder is the significant Islamic and Catholic center.
The most important sacred temples are:
The Ebu Beker Mosque, historically crucial in the scholarly learning.

The Orthodox Cathedral, a modern church dedicated to the Nativity of Christ.

The Franciscan Church, possessing several precious paintings.

And the Shkoder Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Stephen, the first patron of the city.

Also worth a visit, situated at a traditional Shkodran House, the Historical Museum.

Close by is the Loro Borici Stadium, the second largest stadium in the country, named after Albania’s greatest football player.

The main attraction of the city is the Rozafa Fortress, one of the biggest and most famous castles in Albania.

The fort has a fascinating history and amazing views from the highest point.
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Mesha e Krishtlindjes - Vizion Plus - News - Lajme

Besimtarët e krishterë festuan në mesnate lindjen e Jezu Krishtit. Kur ora shënoi 24.00, mijëra prej tyre përkujtuan ne meshen e posaçme ne katedralen e Tiranës, ardhjen ne jete te Kishtit. Me qirinj te ndezur ne duar e duke u lutur për paqe e qetesi ata besimtaret uruan per me shume dashuri e gëzim mes njeri-jetrit. e katedralen e Shen Palit atmosfera në përkujtim te Jezus Krishtit nisi me këndimin e liturgjive, pjesëve nga bibla, duke përcjellë mesazhet e festës me të rëndësishme te katolikeve. Për besimtarët ortodokse, mesha është mbajtur në orët e para të mëngjesit në ambientet e kishës se re ortodokse, me te gjitha ritet përkatëse të festës. he ne rrethe te tjera të Shqipërisë është festuar Krishtlindja. Në kishen e Shen Shtjefnit ne Shkoder, ne katedralen Shen Nikolla ne Lezhe dhe kishen e Shna Noit ne Laç besimtaret përkujtuan lindjen e Mesise. I njëjti ritual është mbajtur dhe ne katedralen ortodokse Ringjallja e Krishtit ne Korçe. 25 dhjetori, dita e shënuar e lindjes së Krishtit në Shqipëri filloi te festohej mbas viteve 90' kur u lejua besimi fetar. Të krishteret besojne se Jezusi, si biri i vetëm i perëndisë, zbriti ne toke për të shlyer me vdekjen e tij mëkatet e njerëzimit. Ai erdhi ne jete si mrekulli, duke qene biri i Maries e duke shënuar miliona pasues ne gjithë boten.

Christian believers celebrated at midnight birth of Jesus Christ. When the clock marked 24:00, thousands of them remembered special mass in the Cathedral of Tirana, coming in Kishtit life.
With lighted candles in their hands and to pray for peace and tranquility they congratulated believers for more love and joy between each jetrit. St. Paul's Cathedral in remembrance of Jesus Christ atmosphere began with the singing of liturgies, Bible passages, conveying messages with important holiday to Catholics. For Orthodox believers, Mass was held in the early hours of the morning in the premises of the new Orthodox church, with all the appropriate rites of the feast. he in other districts of Albania is celebrating Christmas. In the church of St. Stephen in Shkoder, in the Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Copenhagen and the church of S. Noit Lac faithful marked the birth of the Messiah. The same ritual is held and the Orthodox Cathedral Resurrection of Christ in Korca. December 25, the day marking the birth of Christ in Albania began to be celebrated after the 90's when it was allowed religion. Christians believe that Jesus, as the only son of God, came down to earth to atone for the sins of mankind his death. He came to life as a miracle, being the son of Mary of scoring millions of followers worldwide.

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