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This fantastic conversion – from a massive Cold War bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum – is Albania's most exciting new sight and easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 sq metres of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret
Rozafa Castle - Founded by the Illyrians, rebuilt by the Venitians and the Ottomans. Rozafa is a woman buried in the ramparts, who is believed to support the structure. Visit the renovated museum. Bring a torch and go exploring. There are amazing views from the highest point.You can get there from the city center by local public bus for 30 lek each way. It
A combination of Korca's amazing old city architecture and modern novelties would probably be the best description for the amazing city square.The old bazaar has recently been renovated and has regained its old glory, thus becoming of on the most attractive tourist destinations in Albania. The atmosphere in the square is always lovely, even in the times of
The Hajji Et'hem Bey Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Haxhi Et'hem Beut) is a mosque in Tirana, Albania. Closed under communist rule, the mosque reopened as a house of worship in 1991. Without permission from the authorities, 10,000 people attended and the police did not interfere. Frescoes outside and in the portico depict trees, waterfalls and bridges – motifs
Zvernec Monastery is an old byzantine monastery dedicated to Virgin Mary and situated no more than 20 minutes away from the city center, in one of the small islands of Vlora coastline.If you decide to visit Zverneci Monastery, you can visit the small island as well and can organize a picnic with our friends or family. It represents the ancient culture,
The Kala, a castle mostly built in the 13th century, but with origins going back to the 4th century BC. A very beautiful place with great views of the surrounding area. Getting to the Kala requires a steep walk up a cobbled path - take care, the stones are worn and slippery.The citadel is still inhabited, with many churches, and there are a couple of bars
The Art Gallery of Tirana is an Institution associated to the Municipality of Tirana. Its mission is to bring people together with ART, by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, educating them with creativity, imagination & productivity. GAT is an open gallery especially for young artists and applicants in new media contemporary art. It also
The largest archaeological museum in Albania, here you can see what all the different civilisations that settled this region left behind. It’s just a few steps from the waterfront and was established in 1951, with collections that cover every period from the Ancient Illyrian culture, through the Roman era, Byzantine times and the rule of the Ottoman
St Stephen's Catholic Church, also known as Shkodër Cathedral (Albanian: Katedralja e Shkodrës or Kisha e Madhe - "Grand Church"), is a cathedral in the city of Shkodër in northwestern Albania. The Roman Catholic cathedral is dedicated to Saint Stephen.During the Siege of Scutari (1912–1913) the cathedral was damaged by the Montenegrin army, particularly the
Fortress of Justinian or simply known as Tirana Castle is a castle in Tirana, Albania. Its history dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana.The current fortification has three known towers and it is undergoing a process of
