Discovering Tirana

Tirana has a complicated history full of emotions, told in every corner of the city with its monuments, its inhabitants and its cuisine! Let's discover Tirana!
 

1- Grand Park

Just south of the Blloku district is Tirana's Grand Park, which is the best place in the city center to enjoy some fresh air. It covers 230 hectares and encloses a large artificial lake. The Presidential Palace and the graves of several Albanian national heroes are located here. Throughout the year you can find people fishing by the lake, while in the summer you can swim outdoors.

2- The Clock Tower

3- Skanderbeg Square

Tirana's main monuments are gathered here, including the Clock Tower, Et'hem Bey Mosque and the National History Museum. There is a monument to Skanderbeg in the square, which occupies the place where a statue of Josef Stalin once stood. Skanderbeg is also the city's main venue for popular celebrations, such as the 100th anniversary of Albanian independence in 2012.

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4- Roast Lamb

Lamb is a predominant meat here, cooked in many ways. Particularly noteworthy is the roast lamb, which you'll find presented in a variety of ways: try it marinated or with yogurt and eggs!

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