Sari Salltik's Shrine
A temple dedicated to the 13th-century Alevi Turkish dervish credited with bringing Islam to the Balkans.

📜 A temple dedicated to the 13th-century Alevi Turkish dervish credited with bringing Islam to the Balkans.
🔍 Located in a cave on Mount Mali i Krujes, offering breathtaking views of Kruje and the Adriatic Sea.

Why Go

🙏 Explore a significant religious shrine and the tomb of Sari Salltik
⛰️ Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Kruje and the Adriatic Sea from the cave entrance
🚶 Access via a scenic mountain road or hike a historic mountain trail, rumored to be used by Scanderbeg
🗿 Observe unique features like a bust and tomb of Sari Salltik within the cave, and animal sacrifice hooks

Why Avoid

⚠️ Access involves a steep set of stairs
❓ Historical details about Sari Salltik are often contested or unreliable

Tips

👟 Wear appropriate footwear for the steep stairs and potential mountain trail.
🚗 The road "Rruga e Malit" leads directly to the shrine, located 7 km from Kruje center.
☀️ Favorable weather conditions allow views as far as the Adriatic Sea

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