Tirana International Airport 11 min
Dajti Ekspres (39 min) Scenic, popular 4670 m-long cable car line that takes tourists to the top of Dajti Mountain. National History Museum (35 min) Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania. Castle of Kruja (26 min) Historic castle that houses several museums, the Tekke of Dollmë monument & the ruins of a mosque. Dajti Mountain National Park (55 min) Park and mountain Bunk’Art (37 min) Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. National Arts Gallery (36 min) National art museum displaying works by Albanian & international artists in a contemporary space. Kulla e Sahatit (36 min) This landmark, 1822 clock tower features 90 spiral steps, Islamic architecture & scenic city views. Et'hem Bej Mosque (36 min) Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center. Muzeu Kombëtar Gjergj Kastrioti (25 min) Small museum in a citadel focused on the life & military feats of a 15th-century national hero. Skanderbeg Statue (35 min) A 36-foot bronze statue of the 15th century war commander on horseback. Skanderbeg Square (34 min) Prominent, central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings. Pyramid of Tirana (37 min) Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center. Dajti (1 hr 15) Expansive, forested mountain range featuring waterfalls, canyons & caves, plus a gondola for hikers. Grand Park of Tirana (40 min) Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake. Lake Bovilla (49 min) Reservoir popular for swimming & picnics, with a hiking trail to a rocky peak & mountain views. |