Interesting Facts about Albania - No. 12



       Bunker is a defensive military fortification designed to protect people and valued materials from falling bombs or other attacks. Bunkers are mostly underground, in contrast to blockhouses which are mostly above ground.

       Albania has over 750,000 bunkers spread out across the land.  They are hard to miss and can be a nice car game (Be the first to spot the bunker!).  They were all built during the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha in order to protect the country from an invasion.  An invasion which never actually happened.  Most are a bit of an eyesore and many Albanians dislike them because they are a reminder of 50+ years of isolation.  But a few have been repurposed into cultural museums, artistic canvases, and business ventures.


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