Albania
Tirana
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Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. It is among the wettest and sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year.
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What to see in Tirana
Skanderbeg Square
The Skanderbeg Square is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana, Albania. The square is named after the Albanian national hero Skanderbeg. The total area is about 40,000 square metres. The S…
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Et'hem Bey Mosque
The Et'hem Bey Mosque, officially the Haji Et'hem Bey Mosque, is a Sunni mosque located in Tirana, Albania. The mosque is well known for its frescoes outside and inside the portico which dep…
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Museum of Secret Surveillance
The Museum of Secret Surveillance, also known as House of Leaves (Shtëpia me Gjethe) is a historical museum in Tirana, Albania. It opened on 23 May 2017 in the building that served as the Si…
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Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana
The Resurrection of Christ Cathedral (Katedralja Ngjallja e Krishtit) is an Albanian Orthodox church cathedral situated in the center of Tirana, Albania. It is considered among the largest E…
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