Albania is a country in
Southeastern Europe. Albania is located on Adriatic and Ionian Sea
falling within the Mediterranean Sea. Albania shares borders with North
Macedonia to the east, Maritime border with Italy to the west,
Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast and Greece to the
south. The geographical landscape of Albania is diverse as it has
snowcapped mountains in several parts such as Albanian Alps, Korab,
Pindus and Ceraunian Mountains or coastal mountains and unspoiled
beaches. All these diverse landscape in Albania are great attraction
points for the visitors. You need to be on an Albania Tour to experience all this.
Albania history is also quite rich. The territory of the country was
occupied by several empires such as Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and
Ottomans over the long course of Albanian history. Following the defeats
of Ottomans in 1912 in famous Balkan wars, modern nation of Albania
came into existence. But in 1939 it was invaded by Italy which made
Albania Greater Albania which then became Nazi German Protectorate in
1943. After Nazi’s defeat and communist era in Albania, Republic of
Albania was established in 1991 as a consequence of revolutions of 1991.
When on an Albania Trip you can explore the historical
aspects of the country beyond written materials especially if you love
to dig deep into the history of a location.
Other Must-Visit Places in Albania include:
• Pogradec
• Apollonia - The city of Apollo
• Kruja
• The Old City of Kruja
• Porto Palermo Castle
• Llogara Pass
• Blue Eye, Albania
• Lively Saranda
• Valbona and Theth, Albania
• Ksamil Islands
• Valbona Valley National Park
• Butrint National Park
• Dardha - top ski destination in Albania
• Lake Koman
• Fier
• Dhermi
• Himare
• Finiq
Explore More: Attractions in Albania
Tirana Tour Package - Discover the Best of Tirana
If you want to go for a great Balkan Tour then this country called Albania and its capital Tirana has
to be on your list in the Balkan region. You can cool off yourself in
Tirana at the Adriatic Sea. Tirana is developing fast as a city and with
a buzz city is seeing growing tourism here which indicates that people
love to explore this part of Europe. With a Tirana Tour Package you can also feel the hospitality, local colors, café culture, history, energetic nightlife and much more here.
You cannot miss some of the popular attractions in Tirana when you are here with the best Tirana Holiday Packages.
You must visit some of the top places such as Pyramid of Tirana (Enver
Hoxha Pyramid), Mount Dajti and Cable Car, Skanderbeg Square, Downtown
Tirana, Blloku, BunkArt & BunkArt2, National History Museum, Toptani
Street, Clock Tower, Sky Tower and more.
Top Tourist Destinations in Tirana
Tirana is full of wonderful places and sights that you should not miss there. Here are some of the must visit attractions in Tirana.
1. Pyramid of Tirana (Enver Hoxha Pyramid)
Pyramid of Tirana is undisputedly the most talked
about architectural structure in entire Albania. It was designed and
built by the Albania’s dictator EnverHoxha’s daughter as a museum
dedicated to her father. So, this huge unattractive building was once
EnverHoxha museum. In recent times it is a convention center and night
club. White marble walls of the building are crumbling and it is yet to
be decided whether to demolish the building or restore it. On your Tirana Tours you should visit this pyramid first.
2. Mount Dajti and Cable Car
Dajti is a mountain and a national park located on the edge of Tirana.
Snow fall in the winter is a retreat for locals and visitors both. You
can reach the top of the mountain and enjoy a picturesque view through
cable care from the suburbs of Tirana in 15 minutes. You can enjoy
scenic view, eating, drinking and hiking for sure. Take a cable car ride
when you are on Tirana Trip.
3. Skanderbeg Square
The square has been named after the national hero of Albania, Gjergi Kastrioti Skenderbeu. This is the city center of Tirana
and the Skanderbeg monument is the dominant part of the square. Apart
from this monument there are other buildings as well such as the palace
of culture, The National Opera, The National Library, EthemBey Mosque,
National Historical Museum and the clock tower. Only recently the square
has been renovated with multi-colored paving which are made of stones.
You can spend a good time here at the square.
4. Downtown Tirana
Downtown Tirana is a Skyscraper in Tirana which is
going to be the tallest building in Albania. With the height of 140 m
the building will be a 37 storey tower. The building is believed to be
an icon of Tirana celebrating growth and success of Albania. On your
next Tirana Tours, you can visit this skyscraper.
5. Blloku
Blloku or Ish-Blloku is an upmarket in Tirana.
In this upmarket area you will see best cafes, shops, boutiques,
restaurant and bars. There is also villa of Albania’s dictator
EnverHoxha. Blloku is a great place of attraction for local youth and
weekends pull lot more crowds with all night clubs being full. You
should walk to this upmarket in Tirana on your Tirana Trip for enjoyment purpose.
6. BunkArt & BunkArt2
BunkArt of today’s time was originally made to protect the dictator
EnverHoxha in 1970s as a bunker. Now it has been converted into a
history museum and a modern art gallery. You can see this place to
witness meeting rooms, living quarters for Hoxha and his officers and
soldiers. You can also see great work of contemporary art and frequent
events being held here.
BunkArt 2 is also a museum opened recently. Once a top secret nuclear
bunker, it is now a museum in the center of Tirana. There are
photographs and equipment in the BunkArt2 museum which illustrate the
political persecution of some 100,000 Albanians from 1945 until 1991.
7. National History Museum
This is in the city center at Skanderbeg Square. National History
Museum in Tirana has several artifacts from ancient times to Hoxha times
to more modern times. The museum was robbed repeatedly causing the loss
of lots of artifacts. However, if you want to learn the history of
Albania in the best way, then you must visit National History of Museum
on your Albania Tours from India.
Other Must-Visit Tourist Places in Tirana are:
• Toptani Street
• Clock Tower
• Sky Tower
• Et’hemBey Mosque
• Grand Park of Tirana (Parku I Madh)
• Tanners’ Bridge
• Preza Castle
• Spille Beach
• Artificial Lake
• Christ Orthodox Cathedral
• Pazari i Ri
Explore More: Attractions in Tirana
Dook International’s Best Albania Packages
Though Albania remained much suppressed for quite a long time, but it
is flourishing after its independence in 1991. Today, it happens to be
one of the top tourist destinations in Balkan region in Europe. You can talk to us for the best Albania Packages for a comfortable and exciting Albania Tours from India.
You will get the best flight ticket, hotel stay, food, sightseeing
experience, shopping, adventure activities and safe and comfortable
return with us always.
