CeRPHAAL
The Centre for the Research and
Promotion of Historical-Archaeological Albanian Landscapes
The Centre for the Research and
Promotion of Historical-Archaeological Albanian Landscapes
The Centre for the Research and Promotion of Historical-Archaeological Albanian Landscapes (CeRPHAAL), is a nongovernmental organization based in Tirana, Albania.
Our mission is to study, preserve, and promote historical landscapes in all their forms -from archaeological sites, monuments, agricultural areas, irrigation systems, forests to traditional customs, collective memories, and identities.
Latest Activities
Workshop on Sustainable Business Models in Tourism and Cultural Heritage in the Upper Vjosa Valley
On 27 April 2026, a workshop on alternative business models in tourism and cultural heritage took place in the Upper Vjosa Valley pilot area, Albania. The event was organized by Copenhagen Business School, CeRPHAAL and the Municipality of Përmet, and aimed to identify sustainable solutions for improving cultural tourism offers in the Upper Vjosa Valley.
SECreTOUR workshop on Fair, Creative and Sustainable Tourism in Rural and Remote Areas.
From 26 to 29 April 2026, the 3rd SECreTOUR project consortium meeting and the workshop on Fair Creative and Sustainable (FaCS) tourism were held in the Vjosa Valley pilot area. The meeting was attended by consortium partners and offered an engaging and interactive programme, combining indoor discussions and site visits.
Workshop on Memory and Identity on the Vlach Day in the Upper Vjosa Valley, Përmet
On July 12th, CeRPHAAL, in collaboration with Albtourist Eco Camping and the Municipality of Përmet, organized the Vlach Day. This commemorative event was initially introduced during the EU-funded project INCULTUM and is now being further expanded and enhanced as part of the SECreTour project.
Main Areas of Focus
We collaborate with national and international institutions involved in archaeological, heritage, environmental, and tourism projects in Albania.
Landscape archaeological assessment
Local Community empowerment
Heritage management