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1. www.britannica.com › place › TiranaTirana | Location, Economy, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Tirana, city, capital of Albania. It is the country’s main industrial center and its largest city. Tirana lies 17 miles (27 km) east of the Adriatic Sea coast and along the Ishm River, at the end of a fertile plain.

2. trip101.com › article › things-to-do-in-tirana-albaniaTop 22 Things To Do In Tirana, Albania - Updated 2024 | Trip101

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Consider visiting Albania and making a stop for a couple of days in Tirana, the capital city. The city is incredibly beautiful and colorful, thanks to the numerous buildings that display the architectural styles of Ottoman, Fascist and Soviet eras.

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4. www.lonelyplanet.com › first-time-guide-to-albaniaA first-time guide to Albania - Lonely Planet

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   6 days ago · From budgeting your time and money in Tirana to the best things to do on the Riviera, plan your trip to Albania with this guide for first-time visitors.

5. jjbucketlisttravellers.com › free-things-to-do15 Best FREE Things To Do in Tirana Albania (with map)

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Tirana is a colourful and rapidly changing city which has so much to see and do. It has grand public squares, sprawling parks, impressive religious buildings and a whole lot more. Best of all, some of Tirana’s most popular tourist attractions are absolutely free.

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   Where is Tirana located?

   • Tirana, city, capital of Albania. It lies 17 miles (27 km) east of the Adriatic Sea coast and along the Ishm River, at the end of a fertile plain. It was founded in the early 17th century by a Turkish general, Barkinzade Süleyman Paşa, who is said to have built a mosque, a bathhouse, and a bakery in order to attract settlement.

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   What is Tirana known for?

   • Tirana has museums, a national institute of folklore, a national theatre, and a concert hall. Skanderbeg Square has a large statue of Skanderbeg (Gjergj Kastrioti), the Albanian national hero. The inhabitants of Tirana are mostly Muslim.

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   Is Tirana a communist city?

   • The inhabitants of Tirana are mostly Muslim. Following the successive Italian and German occupations (1939–44) during World War II, a communist People’s Republic was proclaimed in Tirana on January 11, 1946. The city subsequently expanded considerably with Soviet and Chinese assistance.

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   Where is Albania located?

   • Albania, country in southern Europe, located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula on the Strait of Otranto, the southern entrance to the Adriatic Sea. The capital city is Tirana ( Tiranë ). Capital, Population, Government...

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7. www.cia.gov › the-world-factbook › countriesInstagram - The World Factbook

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   3 days ago · After declaring independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, Albania experienced a period of political upheaval that led to a short-lived monarchy, which ended in 1939 when Italy conquered the country. Germany then occupied Albania in 1943, and communist partisans took over the country in 1944.

8. wanderlog.com › list › geoCategoryThe 15 best views, scenic lookouts, and viewpoints in Tirana

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   Jun 23, 2024 · • updated Jun 23, 2024. Many of us love traveling on the Wanderlog team, so naturally we’re always on the hunt to find the most popular spots anytime we travel somewhere new. With favorites like Et'hem Bej Mosque, National Historical Museum, and The Clock Tower of Tirana and more, get ready to experience the best places in Tirana. Why trust us.

9. theculturetrip.com › europe › albania25 Must-Visit Attractions In Albania - Culture Trip

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Tirana is one of the liveliest capitals of the Balkan Peninsula, with plenty of museums and art galleries that are worth a visit. Once in town, don’t miss the BunkArt, a majestic coveted bunker built in the outskirts of the town in the 70s by the former dictator Enver Hoxha.