is just north of Tirana and was the center of the Albanian resistance led by national hero Gjergj Kastrioti (Skenderbeg) against the Ottoman invasion in the 15th century. The castle atop the citadel was used by Skenderbeg as part of a chain of communication running the length of Albania. A beacon lit in the tower could be seen by the garrison at Lezha Castle in the north and in Petrela south of Tirana. The castle overlooks a panoramic view of the Kruje plains extending out to the Adriatic Sea. The Historical Museum was designed by Pranvera Hoxha, daughter of Enver Hoxha and houses maps, displays, murals, and paintings telling the story of Albania’s struggle against the Ottomans. Ordinary families still live within the citadel. The Ethnographic Museum displays a typical 19th century home where visitors can see the areas where livestock were kept, olives pressed and tools made or repaired. The reception room for visitors and the family’s living room are preserved with traditional furniture and carved wood paneling typical of this region of Albania.