St. Mary's Church, Vau i Dejës

St. Mary's Church, a historic Catholic church located in Vau i Dejës, Shkodër, Albania, dates back to the 12th century. Although it was tragically destroyed in 1969, it has been reconstructed near its original ruins. The church is notable for being listed as a cultural monument of Albania and is featured on the 1000 lek currency note issued in 1996, making it a point of interest for both tourists and researchers exploring Albania's rich cultural heritage.