Tirana International Airport 37 min
National Arts Gallery (15 min) National art museum displaying works by Albanian & international artists in a contemporary space. Bunk’Art (19 min) Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. Kulla e Sahatit (15 min) This landmark, 1822 clock tower features 90 spiral steps, Islamic architecture & scenic city views. Et'hem Bej Mosque (15 min) Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center. Dajti (47 min) Expansive, forested mountain range featuring waterfalls, canyons & caves, plus a gondola for hikers. Park Rinia (15 min) Small park in the heart of Tirana featuring a large fountain & a pavilion with restaurants. National History Museum (19 min) Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania. Skanderbeg Statue (16 min) A 36-foot bronze statue of the 15th century war commander on horseback. Grand Park of Tirana (9 min) Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake. Bunk'Art 2 (15 min) Unique Albanian history museum inside a preserved, Communist-era nuclear pit bunker. House of Leaves (19 min) Skanderbeg Square (18 min) Prominent, central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings. Tanners' Bridge (9 min) Former 18th-century stone livestock bridge, now restored for use by pedestrians. Dajti Ekspres (17 min) Scenic, popular 4670 m-long cable car line that takes tourists to the top of Dajti Mountain. Pyramid of Tirana (9 min) Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center. |