Tirana International Airport 20 min
Castle of Kruja (39 min) Historic castle that houses several museums, the Tekke of Dollmë monument & the ruins of a mosque. Dajti Ekspres (38 min) Scenic, popular 4670 m-long cable car line that takes tourists to the top of Dajti Mountain. Skanderbeg Statue (26 min) A 36-foot bronze statue of the 15th century war commander on horseback. Skanderbeg Square (25 min) Prominent, central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings. National Arts Gallery (27 min) National art museum displaying works by Albanian & international artists in a contemporary space. Bunk'Art 2 (27 min) Unique Albanian history museum inside a preserved, Communist-era nuclear pit bunker. Park Rinia (26 min) Small park in the heart of Tirana featuring a large fountain & a pavilion with restaurants. Grand Park of Tirana (33 min) Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake. Pyramid of Tirana (28 min) Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center. National History Museum (26 min) Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania. Bunk’Art (36 min) Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. Kulla e Sahatit (27 min) This landmark, 1822 clock tower features 90 spiral steps, Islamic architecture & scenic city views. Et'hem Bej Mosque (27 min) Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center. Muzeu Kombëtar Gjergj Kastrioti (38 min) Small museum in a citadel focused on the life & military feats of a 15th-century national hero. Beach of Durrës (27 min) Popular beach in a shallow bay, with public & private sections, backed by hotels, bars & eateries. |