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Tirana
Capital city of Albania

Tirana

Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania.

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It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. It is among the wettest and sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year.

Get in

Getting to Tirana

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    Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
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    North Bus Terminal

    Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia.

  3. 03
    East Bus Terminal
Do

Things to do

Go for a walk in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station.

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    Murat Toptani Street

    Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the Tirana Castle walls.

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    Sheshi Skënderbej

    A statue of Albanian hero Skanderbeg stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side.

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    Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit

    A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square.

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    Taiwan Complex
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    Mother Teresa Square

    Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture.

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    Grand Park along the Artificial Lake
Eat

Where to eat

Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The Italian influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku.

How locals move

Getting around Tirana the local way

  • Get inBuses and furgons (minibuses) are a good method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape.
  • Get aroundSeveral bike tour operators provide an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana.

From Wikivoyage: Tirana, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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