Kävelyretki Tiranassa: historia ja kulttuuri

Tirana offers a combination of museums, historic sites and Ottoman, Italian and communist architecture.

Reittisuunnitelma

1. 1 min

   We will start our adventure by discovering Tirana, the capital of Albania. Meet with your local companion at our office in Tirana.

2. Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument · 30 min

   Our first stop will be Postblloku (Checkpoint), a powerful memorial to Albania's communist-era isolation. Located on the main boulevard opposite the government building, this site honors the political prisoners who suffered under the oppressive regime

3. Blloku · 10 min

   Next, we’ll head towards the colorful and lively Blloku Neighborhood. Once a restricted area for members of the Albanian politburo, Blloku is now one of Tirana’s most vibrant areas, full of cafes, boutiques, and colorful street art.

4. 10 min

   While there, Blloku we will also pass by the residence of Albania’s communist leader Enver Hoxha.

5. 15 min

   Katedralja Ortodokse "Ngjallja e Krishtit", Rruga Ibrahim Rugov

6. Museum of Secret Surveillance · 15 min

   House of Leaves, Tirana, Albania

7. Skanderbeg Square · 15 min

   We will walk towards Skanderbeg Square, named after the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu. The main square is surrounded by the National Museum, the Bank of Albania, the theatre of Opera, Skanderbeg Statue, Ethem Beu Mosque and fancy bars

8. Clock Tower · 15 min

   Clock Tower, Tirana, Albania

9. Xhamia Et'hem Bej · 15 min

   Et'hem Bej Mosque

10. 15 min

    Our tour continues towards Tirana Castle, found in the city center. The castle is now a pedestrian street where modern and tradition perfectly merge creating one of the fanciest areas of modern Tirana

11. Great mosque of Tirana · 15 min

    Did you know that Albania is home to a mix of religious communities, primarily Muslims (both Sunni and Bektashi), Orthodox Christians, and Catholic? From the Ottoman Empire to the Communist era and into the present day, Albania has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to embrace diversity. We will get to learn more about Albanian’s religious while we pass by Namazgah Mosque (the largest in the Balkans); Orthodox Cathedral and Catholic St. Paul’s Cathedral. This will remark the end of this tour through Tirana’s history and culture.

12. 10 min

    We will end the tour at the Piramid of Tirana.

13. Rinia Park · 10 min

    Park Rinia

Sisältää

• Local companion

Ei sisälly

• Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
• Souvenirs, Personal spending
• Everything that is not mentioned in the included

Lähtöpaikka

Loppupiste

Kielet

Henkilökohtainen opas: englanti

Matkustajat

• Aikuinen (2–90)

Vaihtoehdot

• Walking tour of Tirana

  Henkilökohtainen opas: englanti

Lisätiedot

• Sopii kaikille kunto-olosuhteille
• Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.

Peruutusehdot

Täydellistä palautusta varten peruuta vähintään 24 tuntia ennen suunniteltua lähtöaikaa.