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Skanderbeg Square - Skanderbeg Square, the heart of the city, one of the places where people meet, walk, relax and enjoy concerts, festivals and events. The Square is named after the national Albanian hero and is one of the biggest squares in Albania. The guide will tell you the story of the main buildings around the square, such as:
1.The Palace of culture; one of the most important cultural buildings, built during the communist era.
2.The Clock Tower of Tirana; a first category cultural monument
- Et’hem Bey Mosque; located in the center of Tirana, one of the oldest mosques not only in Albania, but all over the Ballkan.
- National Historical Museum( Visit of Museum Optional)
- BunkArt 2 - BunkArt 2, built inside a bunker dedicated to the history of the communist Albanian army and the daily life of Albanians during the regime’s years. There you will learn the persecution of the political opponents by the communist regime. Forms and methods used by the secret police (Sigurimi)to capture them.
- Grand Park (Parku i Madh) - The Artificial Lake Grand park of Tirana continues to be one of the most popular and frequented spots of the capital city, by tourists and locals alike. There you will pay a visit to the Tomb of the British and American soldiers who were martyred during the Second World War. After a walk you will enjoy a coffee by the lake and enjoy its beauties
- Blloku - Ish-Blloku (the former Block) known as Blloku is the most famous area, for bars restaurants ,nightclubs, inside which is the house of the former communist dictator Enver Hoxha.
- Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania - You will visit the The Resurrection Cathedral whic is an Albanian Orthodox church situated in the center of Tirana, Albania. It is considered among the largest Eastern Orthodox churches in the Balkans.
- Saint Paul Cathedral - You will visit Saint Paul Cathedral . The Cathedral was built in late 2001, and is among the newest and largest cathedrals in Tirana. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë - Durrës.
- Fortress of Justinian - You will have a visit to the Fortress of Justinian or simply known as Tirana Castle is a castle in Tirana. Its history dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east–west and north–south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana .In the renovations of which today the Toptani Family, who owned it, has erected a modern multifunctional center for visitors during their stay in Tirana.
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Et`hem Bey Mosque - You are going to visit Et’hemBey Mosque is in the center of Tirana, one of the oldest mosques not only in Albania, but all over the Ballkan.
- Clock Tower - You are going to visit the Clock Tower The Clock Tower is a cultural monument that has shown the time in Tirana since 1822. It stands beside Et’hem Bey mosque, built by the same person.It is 25 m and from there you will see the center of Tirana.
- Muzeu Historik Kombetar - Taking you from the Bronze Age, to the Communist era, and everything in-between. Located in Skanderbeg square, at the very heart of Tirana
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Admission to Bunkart 2 Museum included
- Guided tour of Tirana
The Tirana tour is exceptional as it offers a deep dive into the history of one of Europe’s most fascinating capitals. It encompasses all the essentials you’ll need throughout your stay in Tirana, ranging from Museums showcasing varied cultural and economic aspects, churches, mosques, marketplaces, restaurants, bars, souvenir stores, and local places. Tirana stands out for its fusion of diverse cultures displayed in its architectural design, influenced by the Ottoman era, Italian period, communist regime to the recent modern structures. An interesting highlight to note is the exploration of communist tyranny. Remarkably, Albania was once the only Eastern European communist nation that was excessively isolated, and the only one devoid of churches and mosques. The remarkable hospitality of the Tirana locals is certainly noteworthy.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.