Tirana International Airport 1 hr 17
Skanderbeg Statue (49 min) A 36-foot bronze statue of the 15th century war commander on horseback. Bunk'Art 2 (49 min) Unique Albanian history museum inside a preserved, Communist-era nuclear pit bunker. National History Museum (50 min) Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania. Pyramid of Tirana (49 min) Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center. Et'hem Bej Mosque (49 min) Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center. Kulla e Sahatit (48 min) This landmark, 1822 clock tower features 90 spiral steps, Islamic architecture & scenic city views. Grand Park of Tirana (53 min) Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake. Dajti Mountain National Park (1 hr 10) Park and mountain Skanderbeg Square (50 min) Prominent, central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings. Dajti (7 min) Expansive, forested mountain range featuring waterfalls, canyons & caves, plus a gondola for hikers. Lake Bovilla (1 hr 35) Reservoir popular for swimming & picnics, with a hiking trail to a rocky peak & mountain views. Bunk’Art (47 min) Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. National Arts Gallery (49 min) National art museum displaying works by Albanian & international artists in a contemporary space. Castle of Kruja (1 hr 42) Historic castle that houses several museums, the Tekke of Dollmë monument & the ruins of a mosque. Dajti Ekspres (41 min) Scenic, popular 4670 m-long cable car line that takes tourists to the top of Dajti Mountain. |