Rruga Kole Idromeno is Shkodra’s handsome pedestrian street, lined with beautifully restored 19th-century Ottoman and Italianate buildings in soft pastel shades. Now the beating heart of the city, it is filled with boutiques, craft shops, cafes and restaurants, and is the place locals come for the evening xhiro stroll. Browsing its shops and soaking up the architecture and atmosphere is one of the great pleasures of a visit, whether shopping for gifts or simply people-watching.