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Food scene
Restaurant "Era Blloku" is one of the best and oldest restaurants in town, offering a large variety of dishes, mediterranean and traditional food.
It is also very well know for its pizzas and catering, since 1999.
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Restaurant Piceri Era "Blloku"
Rruga Ismail QemaliRestaurant "Era Blloku" is one of the best and oldest restaurants in town, offering a large variety of dishes, mediterranean and traditional food.
It is also very well know for its pizzas and catering, since 1999.
If you want to try the mix of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, this is the restaurant to consider, located in a leafy old villa in the heart of Tirana.
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Artigiano at Vila
9 Rruga Papa Gjon Pali IIIf you want to try the mix of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, this is the restaurant to consider, located in a leafy old villa in the heart of Tirana.
Veggies
15 Rruga Perlat RexhepiVegan, Vegetarian and Raw Food Restaurant, in the heart of Blloku area.
A very nice restaurant if you want to try something different in Tirana. Top rated from different chefs around the world, and in a great location in the heart of the city.
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Padam Boutique Hotel
Rruga Papa Gjon Pali IIA very nice restaurant if you want to try something different in Tirana. Top rated from different chefs around the world, and in a great location in the heart of the city.
After the castle in the Artificial Lake Park, this is the second venue of Juvenilja in Tirana, in the heart of Blloku area, where you will find a very nice and peaceful restaurant with a variety of dishes.
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Juvenilja
Rruga Sami FrashëriAfter the castle in the Artificial Lake Park, this is the second venue of Juvenilja in Tirana, in the heart of Blloku area, where you will find a very nice and peaceful restaurant with a variety of dishes.
Juvenilja Castle was built in 2001, it is magnificently located near the National Park of Tirana (Artificial Lake) where the beauty, the environments, the cuisine and the high class service still make the saying "None the same" more true.
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Juvenilja Castle
1010 Rruga Skerdilajd LlagamiJuvenilja Castle was built in 2001, it is magnificently located near the National Park of Tirana (Artificial Lake) where the beauty, the environments, the cuisine and the high class service still make the saying "None the same" more true.
Excellent, fresh produce. Go here first for vegetables, fruits, fresh pressed juices from their juice bar, meat, and poultry.
It's one of the most organic places you will ever find, rare in a city like Tirana.
Goodies Farm - Dyqan Organik
Excellent, fresh produce. Go here first for vegetables, fruits, fresh pressed juices from their juice bar, meat, and poultry.
It's one of the most organic places you will ever find, rare in a city like Tirana.
Oda Garden
Nice and enjoyable small restaurant with music.
City/town information
The nearest city to the capital Tirana, is Durres, only 30 minutes by car.
"A small Bari", the city of Durres is mainly frequented on summer, when you can enjoy the sunny weather and the beaches with nice bars or restaurants. You can also consider visiting different archeological sites and explore the city.
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Durrës
The nearest city to the capital Tirana, is Durres, only 30 minutes by car.
"A small Bari", the city of Durres is mainly frequented on summer, when you can enjoy the sunny weather and the beaches with nice bars or restaurants. You can also consider visiting different archeological sites and explore the city.
The 2400-year-old city of Berat, which has survived various periods of history, carries a rich cultural heritage which is a mix of the local one and of various others such as the Roman, Byzantine, Slavic, or Turkish culture.
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Berat
The 2400-year-old city of Berat, which has survived various periods of history, carries a rich cultural heritage which is a mix of the local one and of various others such as the Roman, Byzantine, Slavic, or Turkish culture.
If you are interested about visiting historical sites/cities, or museum and castle , Kruja is a must in your plans.
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Krujë District
If you are interested about visiting historical sites/cities, or museum and castle , Kruja is a must in your plans.
Located in southwestern Albania, Vlorë sprawls on the Bay of Vlorë and is surrounded by the foothills of the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Adriatic and Ionian Sea Coasts. It experiences a Mediterranean climate, which is affected by the Ceraunian Mountains and the proximity to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Vlorë
Located in southwestern Albania, Vlorë sprawls on the Bay of Vlorë and is surrounded by the foothills of the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Adriatic and Ionian Sea Coasts. It experiences a Mediterranean climate, which is affected by the Ceraunian Mountains and the proximity to the Mediterranean Sea.
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Balkans, Shkodër was founded under the name Scodra upon the traditional lands of the Illyrian tribes of the Ardiaei and Labeates in the 4th century BCE. It has historically developed on a 130 m (430 ft) hill strategically located in the outflow of Lake Shkodër into the Buna River.
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Shkodër
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Balkans, Shkodër was founded under the name Scodra upon the traditional lands of the Illyrian tribes of the Ardiaei and Labeates in the 4th century BCE. It has historically developed on a 130 m (430 ft) hill strategically located in the outflow of Lake Shkodër into the Buna River.
The area of the Old Bazaar, including Mirahori Mosque, is considered as the urban core of the city. Founded by a local Ottoman Albanian lord, Ilias Bey Mirahori, the urban area of Korçë dates back to the late 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century, however its actual physiognomy was realized in the 19th century, during a period that corresponds with the rapid growth and development of the city.
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Korçë
The area of the Old Bazaar, including Mirahori Mosque, is considered as the urban core of the city. Founded by a local Ottoman Albanian lord, Ilias Bey Mirahori, the urban area of Korçë dates back to the late 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century, however its actual physiognomy was realized in the 19th century, during a period that corresponds with the rapid growth and development of the city.
Sightseeing
Bunkart 2 is the latest museum opened in Tirana on 17 November, in the framework of the National Day of Tirana Liberation. This top-secret nuclear bunker now is a new museum in the very center of Tirana, behind the Public Order Ministry, with aim to show visitors how Communist-era police persecuted the regime’s opponents.
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Bunk'Art 1
Rruga Fadil DeliuBunkart 2 is the latest museum opened in Tirana on 17 November, in the framework of the National Day of Tirana Liberation. This top-secret nuclear bunker now is a new museum in the very center of Tirana, behind the Public Order Ministry, with aim to show visitors how Communist-era police persecuted the regime’s opponents.
A few kilometres from the capital Tirana, Dajti Mountain can be visited by cable car and you will enjoy the city views from the balcony of this National Park.
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Dajti
A few kilometres from the capital Tirana, Dajti Mountain can be visited by cable car and you will enjoy the city views from the balcony of this National Park.
The Clock Tower of Tirana (Albanian: Kulla e Sahatit), was built in 1822 in Tirana, Albania by Ethem Bey Mollaj. Watchmaster Ismail Tufina was the first to assemble the Tirana clock mechanism in 1822. It is a monument of culture of first category, approved on 24 May 1948.
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Kulla e Sahatit
The Clock Tower of Tirana (Albanian: Kulla e Sahatit), was built in 1822 in Tirana, Albania by Ethem Bey Mollaj. Watchmaster Ismail Tufina was the first to assemble the Tirana clock mechanism in 1822. It is a monument of culture of first category, approved on 24 May 1948.
The National History Museum is a historical museum in Tirana, Albania. It was opened on 28 October 1981 and includes the following pavilions: the Pavilion of Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Independence, Iconography, National Liberation Antifascist War, Communist Terror, and Mother Teresa.
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Museo Nacional de Historia
7 Sheshi SkënderbejThe National History Museum is a historical museum in Tirana, Albania. It was opened on 28 October 1981 and includes the following pavilions: the Pavilion of Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Independence, Iconography, National Liberation Antifascist War, Communist Terror, and Mother Teresa.
House of Leaves is one of the most unusual museums in Albania. It is considered to be the equivalent of the Stasi headquarters of the former East Germany. The leaves have a double meaning: things hidden in woods, but also the leave of books and files, on people.
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House of Leaves
House of Leaves is one of the most unusual museums in Albania. It is considered to be the equivalent of the Stasi headquarters of the former East Germany. The leaves have a double meaning: things hidden in woods, but also the leave of books and files, on people.
The Pyramid of Tirana (Albanian: Piramida) is a structure and former museum located in Tirana, the capital of Albania. It opened as a museum in 1988 and became a conference center in 1991 following the collapse of Communism.
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Pirámide de Tirana
21 Rruga Dervish HimaThe Pyramid of Tirana (Albanian: Piramida) is a structure and former museum located in Tirana, the capital of Albania. It opened as a museum in 1988 and became a conference center in 1991 following the collapse of Communism.
Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors.
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Bunk'Art 1
Rruga Fadil DeliuFormer Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors.
The Hajji Et'hem Bey Mosque is a mosque in Tirana, Albania. Closed under communist rule, the mosque reopened as a house of worship in 1991. Without permission from the authorities, 10,000 people attended and the police did not interfere. Frescoes outside and in the portico depict trees, waterfalls and bridges.
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Et`hem Bey Mosque
Sheshi SkënderbejThe Hajji Et'hem Bey Mosque is a mosque in Tirana, Albania. Closed under communist rule, the mosque reopened as a house of worship in 1991. Without permission from the authorities, 10,000 people attended and the police did not interfere. Frescoes outside and in the portico depict trees, waterfalls and bridges.
The Sacred Heart Church was built in 1939 by the Italians during the Italian invasion of Albania. It was closed in 1967 when all religions were banned in Albania.
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Kisha Katolike Zemra e Krishtit
152 Rruga e KavajësThe Sacred Heart Church was built in 1939 by the Italians during the Italian invasion of Albania. It was closed in 1967 when all religions were banned in Albania.
The Skanderbeg Square is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana, Albania. The square is named after the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu. The total area is about 40,000 square metres. The Skanderbeg Monument dominates the square.
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Skanderbeg Square
The Skanderbeg Square is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana, Albania. The square is named after the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu. The total area is about 40,000 square metres. The Skanderbeg Monument dominates the square.
Bars
The name actually says it itself, “Komiteti-Kafe Muzeum” means: a coffee shop and a museum at the same time. The place’s interior design is inspired by the communism era in Albania: the furniture, the walls and even the toilet (not weird at all).
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Komiteti - Kafe Muzeum
Rruga Papa Gjon Pali IIThe name actually says it itself, “Komiteti-Kafe Muzeum” means: a coffee shop and a museum at the same time. The place’s interior design is inspired by the communism era in Albania: the furniture, the walls and even the toilet (not weird at all).
A small bar with a pure heart that is dedicated entirely to the great writer and his philosophy.
Inspired by Ernest Hemingway for a simple life lived among friends, art, culture, literature, and jazz sounds, this not-public Bar lies across Lana river and under the "Mimosa" trees.
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Hemingway Tirana
Rruga Kont UraniA small bar with a pure heart that is dedicated entirely to the great writer and his philosophy.
Inspired by Ernest Hemingway for a simple life lived among friends, art, culture, literature, and jazz sounds, this not-public Bar lies across Lana river and under the "Mimosa" trees.
Enjoy a rich beer and pub food variety surrounded by the warmth of books in this welcoming, perpetually busy Irish pub located in the heart of Blloku.
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Libraria
Rruga Pjetër BogdaniEnjoy a rich beer and pub food variety surrounded by the warmth of books in this welcoming, perpetually busy Irish pub located in the heart of Blloku.
Shopping Malls
Tirana Ring Center has a strategic position, only 8 min from “Skënderbej” Square, at the roundabout of “Zogu I Zi”.
Tirana Ring Center includes a total building construction of 51 000 m2, with 24 000 m2 shopping center surface. Tirana Ring Center brings to the Albanian consumers a wide range of over 70 brands, hypermarket, entertainment spaces, adorable restaurants & coffee bars, and high comfort, food court, 4 parking floors (with over 500 parking spaces), 4,000 m2 offices, 50 apartments and 2 villas over the center.
Tirana Ring Center
Tirana Ring Center has a strategic position, only 8 min from “Skënderbej” Square, at the roundabout of “Zogu I Zi”.
Tirana Ring Center includes a total building construction of 51 000 m2, with 24 000 m2 shopping center surface. Tirana Ring Center brings to the Albanian consumers a wide range of over 70 brands, hypermarket, entertainment spaces, adorable restaurants & coffee bars, and high comfort, food court, 4 parking floors (with over 500 parking spaces), 4,000 m2 offices, 50 apartments and 2 villas over the center.
Toptani Shopping Center is a shopping mall based in Tirana, Albania. Located about 400 meters from the city center the shopping center was inaugurated on 13 March 2017 and has about 12,790 m2 of retail space covering 7 floors above ground with four underground floors for parking. It accommodates 80 shops, 5 cafes, 2 restaurants and with approximately 600 parking spaces available.
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Toptani Plaza
Shëtitorja Murat ToptaniToptani Shopping Center is a shopping mall based in Tirana, Albania. Located about 400 meters from the city center the shopping center was inaugurated on 13 March 2017 and has about 12,790 m2 of retail space covering 7 floors above ground with four underground floors for parking. It accommodates 80 shops, 5 cafes, 2 restaurants and with approximately 600 parking spaces available.
Tirana East Gate is a shopping mall based in Tirana, Albania. It is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the city center of Tirana just off the National Road SH3 in Lundër.
Covering two floors, the mall has about 96,000 m2 (1,030,000 sq ft) of retail space. It accommodates 180 shops, 10 bars, cafes and 5 restaurants. Approximately 4,200 parking spaces are available.
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TEG - Tirana East Gate
Autostrada Tiranë - ElbasanTirana East Gate is a shopping mall based in Tirana, Albania. It is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the city center of Tirana just off the National Road SH3 in Lundër.
Covering two floors, the mall has about 96,000 m2 (1,030,000 sq ft) of retail space. It accommodates 180 shops, 10 bars, cafes and 5 restaurants. Approximately 4,200 parking spaces are available.
Universe Shopping Mall (QTU) opened on October 2005. QTU is conveniently situated just 6km from the city center. It offers a convenient layout for easy-access shopping.
QTU remains a premier shopping destination with over 70 shops and restaurants. From casual to modern fashion, dining, and kids entertainment, you will find everything for family shoppers in QTU.
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Qendra Tregtare Univers
Universe Shopping Mall (QTU) opened on October 2005. QTU is conveniently situated just 6km from the city center. It offers a convenient layout for easy-access shopping.
QTU remains a premier shopping destination with over 70 shops and restaurants. From casual to modern fashion, dining, and kids entertainment, you will find everything for family shoppers in QTU.
Consejos para la ciudad
Frases útiles
Useful phrases in Albanian
1. “How to say 'You're welcome'”
- S'ka përse.
2. “How to say 'Hello'”
- Çkemi
3. “How to say 'What's your name?'”
- Si quheni?
4. “How to say 'Good morning?'”
- Mirëmëngjes
5. “How to say 'Goodbye'”
- Mirupafshim
6. How to say "Thank you"
- Faleminderit