Tirana International Airport 34 min
Tanners' Bridge (19 min) Former 18th-century stone livestock bridge, now restored for use by pedestrians. Skanderbeg Statue (14 min) A 36-foot bronze statue of the 15th century war commander on horseback. National History Museum (14 min) Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania. Dajti (55 min) Expansive, forested mountain range featuring waterfalls, canyons & caves, plus a gondola for hikers. Kulla e Sahatit (15 min) This landmark, 1822 clock tower features 90 spiral steps, Islamic architecture & scenic city views. Pyramid of Tirana (15 min) Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center. House of Leaves (12 min) Skanderbeg Square (13 min) Prominent, central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings. Bunk’Art (25 min) Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. Park Rinia (14 min) Small park in the heart of Tirana featuring a large fountain & a pavilion with restaurants. Bunk'Art 2 (14 min) Unique Albanian history museum inside a preserved, Communist-era nuclear pit bunker. Dajti Ekspres (26 min) Scenic, popular 4670 m-long cable car line that takes tourists to the top of Dajti Mountain. National Arts Gallery (15 min) National art museum displaying works by Albanian & international artists in a contemporary space. Grand Park of Tirana (19 min) Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake. Et'hem Bej Mosque (15 min) Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center. |