It is a new town built on the site of the former village of Kolgecaj. It received its present name in 1952 in honour of Bajram Curri, a well known nationalist that lived in the area and was killed in the Dragobia Cave, on the Valbona River.
Cultural attractions in Bajram Curri include the Monument of Bajram Curri, Mic Sokoli’s Kulla and Sali Mani’s Kulla.
Natural attractions in North Eastern Albania accessible from Bajram Curri include Valbona River Valley and National Park, the Korabi Mountain, the Koman lake, and Liqeni i Zi.
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Bajram Curri is the only alpine town in Albania and at the same time the northernmost town within the political borders of the Republic of Albania.
