Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Tirana, Albania

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 1.9 km
Ascend 35 m
Descend 23 m

Experience Tirana in Albania in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in TiranaIndividual Sights in Tirana

Sight 1: Kisha Orthodhokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë

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Kisha Orthodhokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë Vectorized by Kj1595 / CC BY-SA 4.0

The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, commonly known as the Albanian Orthodox Church or the Orthodox Church of Albania, is an autocephalous Eastern Orthodox church. It declared its autocephaly in 1922 through its Congress of 1922, and gained recognition from the Patriarch of Constantinople in 1937.

Wikipedia: Albanian Orthodox Church (EN)

256 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Kisha Katolike Zemra e Krishtit

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The Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic church in Tirana, Albania. Built in 1939 during the Italian invasion of Albania, it is the oldest Catholic church in the city.

Wikipedia: Sacred_Heart_Church_(Tirana) (EN)

798 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 3: National Theatre for Children

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The National Puppet Theatre in Tirana was created in 1950 by a professional troupe and performed 500 performances every year, all over the country. Performances of the National Children's Theatre are used with wire puppets, puppeteers, masks, shadow theatres and pantomime, as well as performances with actors.

Wikipedia: Teatri_Kombëtar_i_Fëmijëve (SQ), Website

380 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: Skanderbeg Monument

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The Skanderbeg Monument is a monument in the Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania. It commemorates Skanderbeg (1405–1468), the national hero in Albania for resisting the Ottomans.

Wikipedia: Skanderbeg Monument (EN)

102 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Et'hem Bey Mosque

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The 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 inside the portico depict trees, waterfalls and bridges.

Wikipedia: Et'hem Bey Mosque (EN)

27 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 6: Clock Tower

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The Clock Tower of Tirana, was built in 1822 in Tirana, Albania by Et'hem bey Mollaj, a Bejtexhinj poet who also finished the Et'hem Bey Mosque next to the clock tower. 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.

Wikipedia: Tirana Clock Tower (EN)

309 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 7: Tyrbe of Kapllan Pasha

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The Kapllan Pasha Tomb is a Muslim Türbe of Albania, located in the center of Tirana. It is a Cultural Monument of the first category and was so declared by the government of Albania in 1948. It was built in the early 19th century, with carved stones and has an octagonal shape. The columns are made of stone, and placed also on stone bases and capitals with plant decor on the surface. The former ruler of Tirana was interned here in the 19th century, but was later repatriated back to Istanbul, Turkey.

Wikipedia: Kapllan Pasha Tomb (EN)

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