Guidebook for Tirana
Arts & Culture
The National Archaeological Museum (Albanian: Muzeu Arkeologjik Kombëtar) is the national archaeological museum in Tirana, Albania opened in 1 November 1948. It was the first museum founded after the second World War in the country.
Today presents the research of archaeological discoveries in the territory of Albania.
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National Archaeological Museum
3 Sheshi Nënë Tereza The National Archaeological Museum (Albanian: Muzeu Arkeologjik Kombëtar) is the national archaeological museum in Tirana, Albania opened in 1 November 1948. It was the first museum founded after the second World War in the country.
Today presents the research of archaeological discoveries in the territory of Albania.
he National Historical Museum is the national historical museum of Albania and the country's largest museum located in Tirana.
The Museum includes the following pavilions, the Pavilion of Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Independence, Iconography, National Liberation Antifascist War, Communist Terror, and Mother Teresa
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National History Museum
7 Sheshi Skënderbej he National Historical Museum is the national historical museum of Albania and the country's largest museum located in Tirana.
The Museum includes the following pavilions, the Pavilion of Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Independence, Iconography, National Liberation Antifascist War, Communist Terror, and Mother Teresa
The Palace of Congresses (Albanian: Pallati i Kongreseve) is a venue in Tirana, Albania, where numerous festivals and events are held, including the annual Festivali i Këngës and Kënga Magjike and the Tirana Book Fair.
It was built during the late communist era to host the Congresses of Albanian Labour Party and other main activities. Today, the palace is used as a nonfunctional venue, that hosts conferences, festivals, exhibitions, ceremonies, concerts and more. It currently has a capacity of 2,100 seats.
Palace of Congresses
Bulevardi Dëshmorët e KombitThe Palace of Congresses (Albanian: Pallati i Kongreseve) is a venue in Tirana, Albania, where numerous festivals and events are held, including the annual Festivali i Këngës and Kënga Magjike and the Tirana Book Fair.
It was built during the late communist era to host the Congresses of Albanian Labour Party and other main activities. Today, the palace is used as a nonfunctional venue, that hosts conferences, festivals, exhibitions, ceremonies, concerts and more. It currently has a capacity of 2,100 seats.
Pyramid of Tirana
21 Rruga Dervish HimaBunk'art 2 reconstructs the history of the Albanian Ministry of Internal Affairs from 1912 to 1991 and reveals the secrets of “Sigurimi”, the political police that was the harsh persecution weapon used by the regime of Enver Hoxha. Bunk'art 2 is the first major video museum exhibition dedicated to the victims of communist terror.
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Bunk'Art 1
Rruga Fadil DeliuBunk'art 2 reconstructs the history of the Albanian Ministry of Internal Affairs from 1912 to 1991 and reveals the secrets of “Sigurimi”, the political police that was the harsh persecution weapon used by the regime of Enver Hoxha. Bunk'art 2 is the first major video museum exhibition dedicated to the victims of communist terror.
House of Leaves
Food Scene
Amazing food and drinks and nice atmosphere.
One of the best places to go for a drink in the evening.
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Salt Tirana
Rruga Pjetër BogdaniAmazing food and drinks and nice atmosphere.
One of the best places to go for a drink in the evening.
Kazerma e Cerenit
It has a military theme, and traditional food. It is a nice experience.
TRIBE Urban Gastronomy Tirana
Located inside Tirana castle. It is known for its meat and atmosphere.
It is a great restorant which covers many type of foods (fish, meat, tacos, sushi, etc.)
Ujvara Resto Lounge & Gourmet
It is a great restorant which covers many type of foods (fish, meat, tacos, sushi, etc.)
MUGO Tirana
Brunch and Breakfast.
Also great to have a drink in the evening.
One of my favorite.
Ceren Ismet Shehu
Located inside Tirana’s castle. It has traditional food.
The roof top bar creates the atmosphere of nature within the city; it has a breathtaking and panoramic view of Tirana and surrounding mountains.
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Xheko Imperial Hotel
The roof top bar creates the atmosphere of nature within the city; it has a breathtaking and panoramic view of Tirana and surrounding mountains.
Pasta Da Pucci
Rruga Mustafa QosjaVery delicious pastas!
Artigiano
Delishfish
Rruga Medar ShtyllaMy favorite place for fish/seafood crudo
Kapelet Restaurant
Good traditional food and you can also see Tirana from the mountain.
Mullixhiu
Traditional Food
Sofra e Ariut
Rruga e ElbasanitTraditional Food and a nice garden
Pizzeria Saporita
Favorite place for Pizza!
King House Restorant
Markata e Peshkut
Rruga Shemsi HakaSeafood
Opium Sushi Restaurant
Murat Toptani StreetSushi
Monk Tirana
Great panini and beers. The area is also really nice and has also other bars.
il Gusto Ristorante
Rruga Kajo KarafiliOPA - Greek Street Food (Stadiumi)
Gyros and Souvlaki.
My favorite fish restaurant, with a fantastic view of the sea. But located in Durres.
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Vertigo Bar Restorant
Rruga CurrilaMy favorite fish restaurant, with a fantastic view of the sea. But located in Durres.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pepper Lounge
Rruga Brigada VIIICheckpoint Club
One of the most famous beer places and clubs in Tirana.
Radio Bar Tirana
Rruga Ismail QemaliSky Tower
The panoramic Bar.
Libraria
Rruga Pjetër BogdaniThere is an area that serves a lounge and another one as club. The most popular is the club.
Lost Tirana
There is an area that serves a lounge and another one as club. The most popular is the club.
J'adore Supreme
Duff Arena
The area is really nice and has also other bars.
Hemingway Tirana
Rruga Kont UraniMUMA
Nr.18 Rruga Mustafa MatohitiKomiteti - Kafe Muzeum
Rruga Papa Gjon Pali IIMagic Club
It is open everyday. Usually has famos Albanian singers invited.
Parks & Nature
The Grand Park of Tirana or the Park on the Artificial Lake, is a 230 hectare public park situated on the southern part of Tirana, Albania.
The Park includes an artificial lake and many other landmarks such as the Saint Procopius Church, the Presidential Palace, and memorials to several Albanian personalities. It remains one of the most relaxing places in the city, despite increasing buildings being developed near the park, an early-morning run or promenade is a daily routines for many citizens.
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Grand Park of Tirana
Rruga Herman GmeinerThe Grand Park of Tirana or the Park on the Artificial Lake, is a 230 hectare public park situated on the southern part of Tirana, Albania.
The Park includes an artificial lake and many other landmarks such as the Saint Procopius Church, the Presidential Palace, and memorials to several Albanian personalities. It remains one of the most relaxing places in the city, despite increasing buildings being developed near the park, an early-morning run or promenade is a daily routines for many citizens.
Dajti Mountain Hiking
Entertainment & Activities
Cineplexx Albania
Autostrada Tiranë - ElbasanFavourite Cinema!
Sightseeing
Presidenca e Republikës
Bulevardi Dëshmorët e KombitInstitution of the President of the Republic of Albania
Opened on October 14, 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, the structure served as a museum about the legacy of Enver Hoxha, the long-time leader of Communist Albania who had died three-years earlier. After 1991, following the collapse of Communism, the Pyramid ceased its function as a museum and for several years was purposed as a conference center and exhibition venue, and was also re-branded with its current name. During the 1999 Kosovo War, the museum was used as a base by NATO and humanitarian organizations.Since 2001, part of the Pyramid has been used as broadcasting center by Albanian TV channel Top Channel.
Architect: Pirro Vaso, Klement Kolaneci, Pranvera Hoxha, and Vladimir Bregu
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Pyramid of Tirana
21 Rruga Dervish HimaOpened on October 14, 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, the structure served as a museum about the legacy of Enver Hoxha, the long-time leader of Communist Albania who had died three-years earlier. After 1991, following the collapse of Communism, the Pyramid ceased its function as a museum and for several years was purposed as a conference center and exhibition venue, and was also re-branded with its current name. During the 1999 Kosovo War, the museum was used as a base by NATO and humanitarian organizations.Since 2001, part of the Pyramid has been used as broadcasting center by Albanian TV channel Top Channel.
Architect: Pirro Vaso, Klement Kolaneci, Pranvera Hoxha, and Vladimir Bregu
Sheshi Nënë Tereza, Tiranë, Albania
Shopping
TEG - Tirana East Gate
Autostrada Tiranë - Elbasan The only place where Bershka and Zara are located.
Rruga Myslym Shyri
Rruga Myslym ShyriA road full of stores
Toptani Shopping Center
1001 Rruga Abdi Toptani The newest Shopping Mall in Tirana
COIN Tirana
Rruga Papa Gjon Pali II Brands like: Adidas, Armani, Furla, Guess, Polo etc.