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Krujë ( City of the District Of Krujë in Albania . Located at 41.52°N 19.80°E, with a population of about 20,000. Krujë is best known as the hometown of Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg , from where the Ottomans were successfully resisted for nearly 35 years until 1478. The castle of Kruje was defended in 4 sieges conducted by the Ottoman forces. HISTORICAL EVENTS FACTS OF INTEREST The city's name comes from the Albanian word for Spring , ''krua''. Krujë is also a tourist attraction in a spectacular mountainside location. Some of the main points of interest include the restored Castle and Citadel , the Skanderbeg Museum located inside the castle, and the old restored Bazaar . The citadel includes a restored house from the Ottoman epoch which serves as the Ethnographic Museum. SEE ALSO PHOTOS EXTERNAL LINKS |