The 8 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Tirana, Tirana County

April 21, 2022 Russell Mellin

Tirana, the Republic of Albania's largest city, is blessed with a mild Mediterranean climate, a plethora of beautiful churches and lush parks. Founded in 1614, some striking Mussolini-era architecture dots the city center. Walk between sights such as Skanderbeg Square's 1789 Et'hem Bey Mosque, the 1830 Sahat-Kulla (Clock Tower) and the Puppet Theater, once home to King Zog's puppet parliament. Visit the Peace Bell, built with old cartridge shells, a reminder of Tirana's stormy past.
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1. Skanderbeg Square

At the center of Tirana, Tirana Albania +355 69 728 8111 http://www.visit-tirana.com/things-to-do/attractions/160/skanderbeg-monument-and-square
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4.0 based on 1,367 reviews

Skanderbeg Square

Reviewed By Abeckydeen - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Loved this square and although, we weren't able to stay until the Christmas market was fully built, it would have been so good! (From what was built) Points of interests are easy to find from this historic square.

2. Clock Tower

Sheshi Skenderbej next to Et`hem Bey Mosque, Tirana Albania http://www.visit-tirana.com/things-to-do/monuments-and-cultural-sites/20/clock-tower
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4.0 based on 286 reviews

Clock Tower

Reviewed By TheBalkansandBeyond - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Stunning Venetian inspired clock tower just off Skanderbeg Square. Many different types of architecture around the square so definitely worth a look. At 35 metres (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in the city when it was built in 1822.

3. Tanners' Bridge

Bulevardi Jean D'Arc, Tirana Albania +355 69 728 8111 http://tanners-bridge.business.site
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3.5 based on 211 reviews

Tanners' Bridge

Reviewed By eelSeattle - Seattle, United States

As a testament to the quality of construction before the onset of modern times, Tanners' Bridge is a stone footbridge of the 18th-century Ottoman period. It is still in use today as a pedestrian only walkway.

4. Peace Bell

Blv. Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana Albania http://www.visit-tirana.com/things-to-do/attractions/46/peace-bell
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3.5 based on 163 reviews

Peace Bell

Reviewed By rasilx - Tirana, Albania

The bell was put there by the Catholic Church after the civil unrest of 1997 when thousands lost their lives. It is made out of bullet casings. It is easy to miss but has an interesting story behind and on the walk path of every Tirana tour.

5. Baitul Awwal Mosque

Tirana Albania
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

Baitul Awwal Mosque

6. Mosaic of Tirana

Tirana Albania
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3.5 based on 26 reviews

Mosaic of Tirana

7. TID Tower

28 Nentori Street, Tirana Albania
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3.5 based on 39 reviews

TID Tower

Reviewed By 168vasilisd - Ioannina, Greece

this building is the hotel plaza at Tirana-Albania an is the one and only 5star hotel in the country

8. Friendship Monument

Tirana Albania
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3.5 based on 40 reviews

Friendship Monument

Reviewed By X5564XMjimh - Chisinau, Moldova

The monument was built in 2016 and is dedicated to the Albanian and Kuwaiti people. The colors of the monument are the colors of the Kuwaiti flag. Nice monument in small square.

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