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A Week in Tirana: Exploring the Vibrant Capital of Albania

ilaria steri

ilaria steri

15 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling journey through Tirana, the cultural and historical hub of Albania. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this captivating city.

Trip to Tirana

Day 1
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$54

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$ 1

Oslo Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
20 - 30 min

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Lana River
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Gallery 43
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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House of Leaves Museum
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
7 - 10 min

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Et'hem Bej Mosque
Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Bar Kafe Opera
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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I love Tirana
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Muzeu Kadare - Shtëpia Studio e Shkrimtarit Ismail Kadare
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Mulliri Vjeter
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2
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$52

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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National Historical Museum
Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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The Clock Tower of Tirana
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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PANEVINO
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$16
3 - 4 min

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Bunk'Art 2
Unique Albanian history museum inside a preserved, Communist-era nuclear pit bunker.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 3
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$34

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$ 1

NOOR
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Palace of Culture
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Skanderbeg Square
Prominent central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
9 - 14 min

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Center of Tirana
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Mosaic of Tirana
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 4
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$47

Lake View
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Tirana Luna Park
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
15 - 22 min

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Grand Park of Tirana
Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Juvenilja Castelo
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
4 - 6 min

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Metropolitan Restaurant
Metropolitan have been awarded in international platform with Best Service and Best Restaurant Food for 2010. Our delicious food will be prepared by our passionate chefs and you will get opportunity to taste award winning dishes.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 5
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$48

South Park
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Liqeni Artificial i Tiranёs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Tirana National Archaeological Museum
Exhibits of archeological discoveries from Albania, dating from prehistory to the modern era.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Postbllok - Checkpoint
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Komiteti Kafe Museum
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Pyramid of Tirana
Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center.
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$13
4 - 6 min

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La Vita e Bella
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 6
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$40

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$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
Huge Orthodox cathedral, completed in 2012, featuring a 46-m. bell tower & showy nighttime lighting.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Parku Rinia - Youth Park - Taiwan Park
Small park in the heart of Tirana featuring a large fountain & a pavilion with restaurants.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Reja - The Cloud
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Lulishte 1 Maj
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Tanners' Bridge
Former 18th-century stone livestock bridge, now restored for use by pedestrians.
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Armed Forces Museum
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $277 In total

Activities & Food:$274
Transport:$3