Albania is tolerant of many religions

Albania is a religiously tolerant country, which is one of its most appealing characteristics. Christians, Muslims, and Jews all feel comfortable and accepted in this community. Within a few meters of a mosque, every town has an Orthodox church and a Catholic church. According to the 2011 census, around 60% of the population is Sunni Muslim, 10% Roman Catholic, and 7% Eastern Orthodox, with Bektashi Muslims, various Christians, and other religions also present.

Muslims make up the large majority of Albanians, accounting for up to 70% of the population. Christianity is the country's second-largest religion, however there are also a lot of atheists.. If you've traveled to more fundamentalist countries, you may not notice it at first, but the lovely call to prayer can still be heard late into the night. Albania's religions are as diverse as its cuisine, culture, and history.

People discovered it has a large Christian and Jewish population when we visited. As a result, it's not uncommon to have a mosque, church, and synagogue all within walking distance of one other in towns like Gjirokaster. During our visit to Albania, this inviting feature of the country's tourism left an impression on us.