Tirana city, home of cultural and historical institutions in Albania

Chasing the Donkey, a travel website recently launched an article with tips about what to visit in Albania, and in the capital city, Tirana. For most of visitors Tirana is the starting point and “Chasing the Donkey” recommends exploring our city, because it’s the perfect place to get to know the country. Furthermore, Tirana is the city of many cultural and historical institutions, and discovering them is something one shouldn't  miss. Landmarks that you definitely should visit in Tirana are: Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Skanderbeg Square and the National Historical Museum.

Et’hem Bey Mosque: A unique mosque situated in the very heart of Tirana.  Visitors can see the wonderful architecture of the mosque and its exquisite decorations of wall and ceiling paintings from oriental traditions. The frescoes of the mosque depict trees, waterfalls and bridges, still life paintings that are a rarity in Islamic art.

The Skanderbeg Square and Skanderbeg Monument

Skanderbeg Monument in Skanderbeg Square has been regarded for more than half a century as the very centre of Tirana. The square that bears his name is a meeting place for all Albanians. 

The National Historical Museum: If you are keen to know the turbulent history of the Albanians, this is the place to visit. The National History Museum is the most important museum in Albania and contains a well-documented history of the country.

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