Tirana International Airport 36 min
Skanderbeg Statue (7 min) A 36-foot bronze statue of the 15th century war commander on horseback. Bunk’Art (15 min) Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. Tanners' Bridge (7 min) Former 18th-century stone livestock bridge, now restored for use by pedestrians. Et'hem Bej Mosque (7 min) Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center. Grand Park of Tirana (12 min) Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake. Bunk'Art 2 (8 min) Unique Albanian history museum inside a preserved, Communist-era nuclear pit bunker. Pyramid of Tirana (12 min) Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center. Castle of Kruja (59 min) Historic castle that houses several museums, the Tekke of Dollmë monument & the ruins of a mosque. National Arts Gallery (9 min) National art museum displaying works by Albanian & international artists in a contemporary space. Skanderbeg Square (10 min) Prominent, central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings. Park Rinia (12 min) Small park in the heart of Tirana featuring a large fountain & a pavilion with restaurants. National History Museum (10 min) Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania. Kulla e Sahatit (7 min) This landmark, 1822 clock tower features 90 spiral steps, Islamic architecture & scenic city views. Dajti Ekspres (14 min) Scenic, popular 4670 m-long cable car line that takes tourists to the top of Dajti Mountain. Dajti (45 min) Expansive, forested mountain range featuring waterfalls, canyons & caves, plus a gondola for hikers. |