List of former capitals of Albania

This is a list of historical capitals and political centers of medieval Albanian principalities and kingdoms, Ottoman era autonomous regions, and the modern Albanian state. Medieval Albanian Principalities and Kingdoms (c. 1100–1500) Capital Timeline NotesKrujë 1190-1257 Capital of the Principality of Arbanon.Durrës 1271–1368 1376–1383 Capital of the Kingdom of Albania.Berat 1279–1450 Capital of the Principality of Muzaka.Bashtovë 1358–1367 Capital of the Principality of Mataranga.Vlorë 1346–1417 Capital of the Principality of Vlorë.Durrës 1359–1415 Capital of the Principality of Albania.Arta 1359–1416 Capital of the Despotate of Arta.Ohrid 1365–1380 Capital of the Principality of Gropa.Ulqin & Shkodër 1371–1421 Capital of the Principality of Zeta.Gjirokastër 1386–1418 Capital of the Principality of Gjirokastër.Lezhë 1387–1479 Capital of the Principality of Dukagjini.Kaninë & Sopot 13??–1462 Capital of the Principality of Arianiti.Krujë 1389–1444 Capital of the Principality of Kastrioti.Danjë & Shati 1396–1447 Capital of the Principality of Zaharia.Krujë 1444–1479 Capital of the League of Lezhë.

Ottoman Era Albanian Pashaliks (c. 1750–1831) Capital Timeline NotesShkodër 1757-1831 Capital of the Pashalik of Scutari.Berat 1774-1809 Capital of the Pashalik of Berat.Ioannina 1787-1822 Capital of the Pashalik of Yanina.

Modern Albanian State (1912–present) Capital Timeline NotesVlorë 1912-1914 Capital of Independent Albania.Durrës 1914-1920 Capital of the Principality of Albania.

See also Albania History of Albania

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