The town of Shkoder is regarded as one of the oldest cities in Europe. In ancient times, it was the capital of the Illyrian Kingdom known as Ardiaei. However, in 167BC, it was conquered by the Roman Empire. In the 20th century the Kingdom of Montenegro wanted Shkoder to be part of its territory, however it wasn’t approved by the international community. Thus, the town remained a part of Albania. The main attractions of the town comprise of the Marubi Photo Exhibition and Rozafa Castle. The Photo Exhibition contains a rare insight of 19th Century Albania with portraits, places, and events. Rozafa Castle is an ancient fortification that has been established during BC times. It also possesses a haunting folklore. The drawcard of Shkoder is definitely its hike of the ‘Accursed Mountains’, which is regarded by many travellers as the highlight of Albania. The journey comprises of Lake Koman, and the villages of Theth and Valbone.