20 BEST Things to Do in Albania (Photos & Map)

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Have you ever wondered why one would visit the vibrant city of Tirana? Apart from being Southeastern Europe's greenest capital city, there's a whole host of dazzling sights and sounds in Albania's colorful urban center. Journeying to this unique part of Europe is sure to spark your curiosity and reward your travel ambitions. There are so many things to do in Tirana.

So, what's the buzz about Albania's capital? Just under half a million residents pride the city's status as one of the wettest yet sunniest cities in the continent. About a third of the year, the locals will bask in the sunlight and enjoy the incredible cafe culture Tirana offers with delicious food - complimented by the city's lively nightlife.

Tirana is a city that may not be the most well-known travel destination. However, its rich history justifies the journey. We can dive into its remarkable past to explain why.

How Tirana's Things To Do Have Been Shaped by History

Much of the things to do in Tirana revolve around Skanderbeg Square - the place everyone must visit to find the best of Albanian heritage. It's there you can discover the versatile constructions and monuments, each representing an eventful period in the county's history - including the heroism of Gjergj Skanderbeg and the communist past.

While Tirana was founded in the early 15th century, its center the unusual status of being a planned city.

Tirana dons incredible architecture designed by renowned Italian engineers in the 1930's - Florestano Di Fausto and Armando Brasini. Buildings around the square feature architectural gems such as National Historical Museum and the city's Opera House.

A journey through Tirana's center is a walk through centuries of incredible history. Even better, the area is very accessible to travelers - and much can be covered in a day.

Find the Highlights of Albania in Tirana's City Center

Tirana has become the ideal location to visit in Southeastern Europe - even short visits contain masses of things to do. The city center is celebrated not only for containing great historical relevance but the dazzling sights and sounds of its social scene. Albanian culture gather in Tirana - and travelers only fantastic things to say about it.

You'll never be short of things to do in Tirana - no matter how long your visit!

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Berat

Berat, the City of a Thousand Windows, is Albania’s 9th largest city known for its brilliant Ottoman architecture, a wealth of cultural interest, and its traditional take on Albanian cuisine. There is a wealth of things to do in Berat. Dubbed the City of a Thousand Windows, the architecture of Berat looks...

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Butrint National Park

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Gjirokaster

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Lake Ohrid

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Shkoder

Berat, a city of a thousand windows, is one of Albania's most enchanting sights. It is a 2400-year-old museum city and the pride of Albanian architecture. Since 2008 this cultural city has remained under UNESCO's protection leaving them as a world heritage site. They are best known for the Ottoman houses that...

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Kruja

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Sotira Waterfall

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Karaburun Peninsula

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Blue Eye

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Saranda

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Komani Lake

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Durres

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Himare

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Osum Canyon

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Gjipe Beach

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Ksamil Islands

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Theth

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Apollonia Archaeological Park

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Albania National Food

How Tirana's Things To Do Have Been Shaped by History

Find the Highlights of Albania in Tirana's City Center

Map of Tirana

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Albania History

Tirana

Berat

Butrint National Park

Gjirokaster

Lake Ohrid

Shkoder

Kruja

Sotira Waterfall

Karaburun Peninsula

Blue Eye

Saranda

Komani Lake

Durres

Himare

Osum Canyon

Gjipe Beach

Ksamil Islands

Theth

Apollonia Archaeological Park

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