Tirana, the capital city of Albania, is known for its colorful pastel buildings, bold street art, and a mix of Ottoman, Italian neoclassical, and communist-era architecture.
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Skanderbeg Square is Tirana’s main public plaza, covering about 40,000 square meters. It features the statue of national hero Skanderbeg and is surrounded by the National History Museum, Et’hem Bey Mosque, and the Opera House, with open green spaces and frequent events
Tirana is easy to explore on foot, with many top sites free to visit, such as Skanderbeg Square, the Lake Park, the old bazar, some religious landmarks, and the Pyramid of Tirana. Paid attractions worth visiting include Bunk'Art 1 & 2, the House of Leaves as well as the cable car bringing you at the top of the Dajti mountain