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Tirana Travel Tips Night Life Surrounding of Tirana Albania Tirana curiosities The Petrela Castle is one of Albania’s best-preserved monuments. Some parts date back to 500 AD and it was used by Skanderbeg during his fight against Turks. It is just 15 km south east of Tirana.
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Tirana International Hotel & Conference CentreThe most prestigious landmark hotel of Tirana. |
Diplomat Fashion Hotel TiranaThe first boutique hotel in Albania designed by recognised Italian architect. |
Hotel Miniri TiranaCentrally located hotel. |
Tirana Statistics - Tirana in numbers Location: district Tirana, central Albania, 41° 20' N, 19° 47' E. altitude: 90 meters above the sea level population: 353 400 citizens ethnic mix: majority Albanians religion: Muslim, Orthodox, Roman Catholic country dialing code: 355 city dialing code: 42 electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard average January temp: 6,7°C (44.0 °F) average July temp: 23,8°C (74.5 °F) annual rainfall: 1200 mm (47 inches) Tirana attractions Tirana is one of the youngest cities in Europe, that becamed capital of their country. Founded in 1614 by a general of Ottoman sultan (ruler of medieval Turkey) there are no monuments from ancient times, but the city with it's turbulent recent time is more then a gateway to beautiful Albania. Ethem Bey Mosque and Clocktower One of the masterpiece of Balkan architecture of early 19 th century is the Ethem-Bey Mosque and 35 meters high Clock Work Tower. Both are situated at the main Skenderbeg Square (Sheshi Skenderbej) and the tower offers perfect place to take some Tirane bird view pictures. International Centre of Culture, former Enver Hoxha Memorial Since 1944 the country was under rule of communist dictatorship represented by Enver Hoxha. When he died in 1985 a large memorial was build, anyhow after 6 years the old regime ended. Today the impressive building is named Internatonal Centre of Culture. National History Museum To discover and understand Albanians, the nation of eagles, it is recommended to visit the National History Museum situated close to Skenderbeg Square. Once again the building is a typical representant of funcionalist communist architecture. English guides and explenation are available for majority of exhibits. |