Skanderbeg was a prominent figure in the history of Albania. His weapons have been subjects of mythical adoration. According to legends, his sword was so heavy that only his arm could wield it. It was
Replica of the Arms of Skanderbeg at the Museum of Kruja
Gjon II Kastrioti, was an Albanian prince and the son of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, the Albanian national hero, and of Andronika Arianiti, daughter of Gjergj Arianiti. He was for a short time Lord o
16th century painting of Galatina Palace the former home of the Castriota family
The Galatina Palace today
The tomb of the Albanian noble Costantino Castriota, built in 1500. Two Albanian eagles can be noticed in the left and right pillars