THE BATTLE OF TENDA E QYPIT
The Battle of Tenda e Qypit was one of the most significant engagements of the Albanian National Liberation War. Fought in January 1944 during the German Winter Offensive, the battle saw Albanian partisan forces successfully resist the advance of German troops through this strategic mountain pass. Led by Zylyftar Veleshnja, the partisans defended the route, enabling the safe movement of resistance forces and helping preserve their operations in southern Albania. Today, Tenda e Qypit is remembered as a place of historical importance, symbolizing the courage and determination of the Albanian resistance during World War II.
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LIMAR CHURCH
Saint Mary's Church of Limar is a historic Orthodox church near the village of Limar in Këlcyrë Municipality. Restored after the communist era, it remains an important place of worship and pilgrimage, especially during the Feast of Saint Mary. The village of Limar is part of the Zagoria Nature Park, enhancing the site's cultural and natural significance.
THE SUKA TEKKE
The Suka Tekke is a rectangular Bektashi religious complex situated on a hill overlooking the plain of Sukë in Këlcyrë Municipality. It was founded around 1870 by Baba Ali Bubësi, who also led the nearby Prishta Tekke. The tekke was burned by Greek forces in 1914 and rebuilt by Bektashi dervishes in 1920.
BRIDGE LIMAR/KALA
The Castle Bridge is located near the village of Limar and the village of Kala in the Municipality of Këlcyrë. It was built on the river Zagoria in 1804 by Ali Pasha Tepelena on the Këlcyrë-Malëshovë-Zagori route. Being near the village of Limar, it is also known as the Limar Bridge. The stone bridge, which is quite well adapted to the river banks, consists of 2 arches that reach up to 6 m in height, has an area of 52.8 m2 and is 18 m long.