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Tirana is the capital and the largest city in Albania situated some 20 km south-east of Kamzë, 120 km north-west of Albania - Macedonia border. According to the latest census, the population of Tirana is about 374,900 people. Thousands of tourists visit Tirana every year to see its museums and mosques.

It is served by Tirana Rinas (IATA: TIA) airport, which is 20 km away.

Tourist attractions in it

1. National Historical Museum (Albania)
The National Historical Museum (Muzeu Historik Kombetar) in Tirana is Albania's largest museum. It was founded in 28th october 1981. The building of the museum required the demolition of the former Tirana Municipal Building. The gigantic mosaic appearing at the main entrance is entitled The Albanians.

2. Et'hem Bey Mosque
The Et'hem Bey mosque is located in the center of the Albanian capital Tirana. Construction was started in 1789 by Molla Bey and it was finished in 1823 by his son Haxhi Et`hem Bey, great-grandson of Sulejman Pasha.

3. Skanderbeg Monument (Tirana)
The Skanderbeg Monument is a monument located in the Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, Albania.

4. Rinia Park
Rinia Park (literally " Youth Park" Albanian: Parku Rinia) is the central public park of Tirana, Albania. Built in 1950 during the communist era, it covers an area of 2. 98 hectares (7. 4 acres).

5. Pyramid of Tirana
The Pyramid of Tirana (Albanian: Piramida) is a structure and former museum located in Tirana, the capital of Albania.

6. Clock Tower of Tirana
The Clock Tower of Tirana (Шаблон: Sq), was built in Tirana, Albania in 1822 by Haxhi Et'hem Bey, who also finished the building of the Et'hem Bey Mosque. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is Шаблон: Convert tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time.

7. Palace of Culture of Tirana
The Palace of Culture of Tirana (Шаблон: Sq) was built on the Pazari i Vjeter area of Tirana by request of the Party of Labour of Albania. The first stone of the building was symbolically put by Nikita Khrushchev in 1959. The work was finished in 1963. The architecture is very similar to many communist era social buildings in Eastern Europe. There have been virtually no renovations to the building since its construction. The Palace of Culture includes the National Library of Albania and the Natio…

8. Botanical Gardens (Tirana)
The Botanical Gardens of Tirana is a scenic botanical gardens complex located in southern Tirana, Albania.

If you have seen everything in Tirana already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:

To understand Tirana better you can also take a look at the gallery.

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Petrelë Castle

Petrelë Castle (Albanian:Kalaja e Petrelës) is a castle in Petrelë, ce

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Prezë Castle

Prezë Castle (Albanian:Kalaja e Prezës) is a castle in Prezë, we

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Et'hem Bey Mosque

The Et'hem Bey mosque is located in the center of the Albanian capital

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National Historical Museum (Albania)

The National Historical Museum (Muzeu Historik Kombetar) in Tirana is

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Skanderbeg Monument (Tirana)

The Skanderbeg Monument is a monument located in the Skanderbeg

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Rinia Park

Rinia Park (literally 'Youth Park', Albanian: Parku Rinia) is the

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Pyramid of Tirana

The Pyramid of Tirana (Albanian: Piramida) is a structure and former

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Clock Tower of Tirana

The Clock Tower of Tirana (Шаблон:Sq), was built in Tirana, Alban

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Dajti Castle

Dajti Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit) is a 1.12 ha (121,000

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Palace of Culture of Tirana

The Palace of Culture of Tirana (Шаблон:Sq) was built on the Pazar

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Botanical Gardens (Tirana)

The Botanical Gardens of Tirana is a scenic botanical gardens complex

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Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana

The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana or Orthodox

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Tirana Mosaic

The Tirana Mosaic (Albanian: Mozaiku i Tiranës) is a landmark in

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Kapllan Pasha Tomb

The Kapllan Pasha Tomb (Albanian: Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës) is a

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Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center

starting $98

The PLAZA Tirana

starting $169

Hotel Opera

starting $59

Boutique Hotel Vila Alba

starting $59

Lot Boutique Hotel

starting $85

Hotel Millennium

starting $39

Hotel Nobel Tirana

starting $34

Hotel Europa

starting $37

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