Tirana International Airport 7 min
Grand Park of Tirana (34 min) Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake. Dajti (1 hr 11) Expansive, forested mountain range featuring waterfalls, canyons & caves, plus a gondola for hikers. National Arts Gallery (29 min) National art museum displaying works by Albanian & international artists in a contemporary space. Kulla e Sahatit (29 min) This landmark, 1822 clock tower features 90 spiral steps, Islamic architecture & scenic city views. Bunk’Art (38 min) Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. Skanderbeg Statue (28 min) A 36-foot bronze statue of the 15th century war commander on horseback. Skanderbeg Square (27 min) Prominent, central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings. Pyramid of Tirana (30 min) Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center. Dajti Ekspres (40 min) Scenic, popular 4670 m-long cable car line that takes tourists to the top of Dajti Mountain. National History Museum (28 min) Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania. Castle of Kruja (31 min) Historic castle that houses several museums, the Tekke of Dollmë monument & the ruins of a mosque. Preza Castle (13 min) Castle and history Muzeu Kombëtar Gjergj Kastrioti (30 min) Small museum in a citadel focused on the life & military feats of a 15th-century national hero. Et'hem Bej Mosque (29 min) Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center. Lake Bovilla (53 min) Reservoir popular for swimming & picnics, with a hiking trail to a rocky peak & mountain views. |