Nikç-Kulla ruins

The term ‘kulla’ literally translates as ‘tower’. It refers to a type of housing structure that was common across northern Albania. Kullas are rectangular houses with no more than three floors. It combines dwelling, defence and livestock penning in a tower like structure.

In recent years, more and more Kulla has been renovated as guesthouses. The renovation has retained the traditional elements of the kulla-s interior that is wooden stairs, floors and ceilings, and exterior. Particularly, the stonewalls with conspicuous large stones at the corners of the house are carved with symbols representing natural elements.