Lock-in Tower (Kulla e Ngujimit)
Kulla e Ngujimit
A witness to the blood feud tradition, a stone tower with thick walls and small windows where men hid to avoid revenge killings, open to visitors.
In northern Albania, blood feuds have been governed by the Kanun, the traditional customary law. Men who were being pursued would take refuge in stone towers with thick walls and small windows until the two sides reconciled. This tower, about 400 years old, retains its gun slits, wooden ladders and household items. It is looked after by descendants of the tower's owner, who give guided tours for a small entrance fee. It stands in the river valley about 500 m south of Theth Church, and you can continue on to Grunas Waterfall from here.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (summer)
Nearby sights
- Ethnographic Museum of Dukagjin
- Theth Church
- Grunas Waterfall
- Nderlysaj Waterfall & Pools
- Valbona Pass
- Okol
- Blue Eye of Theth
- Peja Pass (Qafa e Pejës)