Description

Peshkopi  is a town in Dibër County, northeastern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Dibër. The population at the 2011 census was 13,251.

It is located 187 kilometers (116 mi) away from Tirana, the capital of Albania, and 20 kilometers (12 mi) from the Macedonian border. It sits 651 meters (2,136 ft) above sea level. It is the capital of both the county and district of Dibër. It is the only county capital in Albania that does not share its name with its county.

Peshkopi lies east of the Black Drin river. The Drin valley is the lowest part of the district. Mineral ores such as chromium, sulfur, and marble have been discovered in the district. It is also an important industrial center in Albania, particularly in relation to the food industry.

The predominant form of tourism in the region is mountain tourism, due to the hilly terrain and large amount of forest. In the district of Dibra lie two of the thirteen national parks in Albania, Lurë National Park, and Korab-Koritnik Nature Park which offer mountain tourism in the winter and summer, including climbing, walking, skiing, trekking, picnics, hunting, kayaking, etc.

The museum, located beside the general secondary school, houses a collection of local costumes, carpets, kitchen equipment and filigree jewelry, as well as a number of models of local architecture.

Elez Isufi Boulevard is a pedestrian-only street lined with linden trees.

Thermal mineral water springs and sulfur baths in the vicinity of Peshkopi are a draw for seasonal tourism, primarily from within Albania, but also to a lesser extent from neighboring countries. They are reputed to alleviate some health issues. The baths are located a short distance east of the city, upstream along the creek which runs through the middle of Peshkopi.