Tirana Landmarks from the Communist Era to Modern City Life
- Visit the Pyramid of Tirana
Begin your sightseeing tour at the Pyramid of Tirana, where you will meet your professional licensed guide. After meeting your guide, visit the Pyramid of Tirana, the most iconic symbol of the communist era.
- Enter St Paul's Cathedral
Next, head toward St. Paul Cathedral, a modern Roman Catholic cathedral.
- Visit Tirana Castle
After visiting the cathedral, enter Tirana Castle, a remnant from the Byzantine era. Inside the castle, you will have the opportunity to purchase locally made Albanian artifacts as well as culinary products.
- Walk along Pedonalja and pass by Bunk'Art2
As you exit the castle, head toward Bunk'Art2 and see the important ministries nearby.
- See the surroundings of Skanderbeg Square
From Bunk'Art2, head to Skanderbeg Square, the main plaza in the center of Tirana, surrounded by important sights such as the Palace of Culture, the Skanderbeg Statue, the National Bank of Albania, the National Museum, and Et'hem Bey Mosque.
- Visit the Blloku neighbourhood and Enver Hoxha's villa
From Skanderbeg Square, head toward the Cathedral of Resurrection. It is considered one of the largest Eastern Orthodox churches in the Balkans. Finally, visit Enver Hoxha's villa inside the Blloku area, where you can see the villa of Albania's long-time dictator. Then, return to the Pyramid of Tirana, marking the end of the sightseeing tour.
