Peqin was an important station along the ancient Via Egnatia, a road that connected Rome with the East and made the area a strategic point in commercial and military traffic. Its traces, historically documented, are…
Peqin· AlbaniaAbout this landmark
Peqin was an important station along the ancient Via Egnatia, a road that connected Rome with the East and made the area a strategic point in commercial and military traffic. Its traces, historically documented, are still visible in some parts of the territory, especially in the areas near the castle.
The Via Egnatia represents a precious cultural and historical heritage, which places Peqin on the important map of ancient civilizations. For visitors, this is a journey through time that connects the present with antiquity.
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