Tirana International Airport 38 min
Grand Park of Tirana (24 min) Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake. Skanderbeg Statue (21 min) A 36-foot bronze statue of the 15th century war commander on horseback. Dajti Ekspres (35 min) Scenic, popular 4670 m-long cable car line that takes tourists to the top of Dajti Mountain. Et'hem Bej Mosque (21 min) Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center. Kulla e Sahatit (21 min) This landmark, 1822 clock tower features 90 spiral steps, Islamic architecture & scenic city views. Pyramid Of Tirana (20 min) Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center. National Arts Gallery (20 min) National art museum displaying works by Albanian & international artists in a contemporary space. Park Rinia (20 min) Small park in the heart of Tirana featuring a large fountain & a pavilion with restaurants. Tanners' Bridge (25 min) Former 18th-century stone livestock bridge, now restored for use by pedestrians. Petrela Castle (29 min) Hilltop 15th-century castle offering views, a 5th-century tower & a restaurant with local cuisine. Bunk'Art 2 (21 min) Unique Albanian history museum inside a preserved, Communist-era nuclear pit bunker. Dajti (1 hr) Expansive, forested mountain range featuring waterfalls, canyons & caves, plus a gondola for hikers. National History Museum (25 min) Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania. Bunk Art (34 min) Former Cold War bunker now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. |