Explore Tirana Hello! Here is some information about Tirana, Albania: Sightseeing features Skanderbeg Square: The city's central square, named after the Albanian national hero Skanderbeg. Et’hem Bey Mosque: One of the oldest mosques in Tirana, built in the 18th century. National Museum of Albania: A museum documenting the history of Albania from ancient times to the present. Pyramid of Tirana: A former museum now used as a venue for concerts and other cultural events. activities Dajti-Ekspres: A cable car that runs from downtown Tirana to Mount Dajti. Blloku: A district known for its bars, restaurants and nightlife. Lake Tirana: An artificial lake located on the southern outskirts of Tirana. Restaurants and cafes Mullixhiu: A restaurant specializing in modern Albanian cuisine. Oda: A restaurant that serves traditional Albanian cuisine. Komiteti Kafe Muzeum: A café located in a former bunker. Cultural event Tirana International Film Festival: An annual film festival held in November. Tirana Jazz Festival: An annual jazz festival held in April. Tirana Biennale: An art exhibition that takes place every two years. Shopping options Tirana East Gate: A shopping center with a variety of shops and restaurants. City Park: A shopping center with a variety of shops and restaurants. Specialties Byrek: A savory pastry filled with meat, cheese or spinach. Tavë kosi: A traditional dish made from lamb and yogurt. Raki: An alcoholic drink made from grapes or plums. nightlife Blloku: A district known for its bars, restaurants and nightlife. Hemingway Fan Club: A bar known for its cocktails and ambience. Radio Bar: A bar known for its live music and ambience. Music life Tirana Jazz Festival: An annual jazz festival held in April. Tirana International Music Festival: An annual music festival held in September. Celebrities Ismail Kadare: An Albanian writer known for his novels and poems. Inva Mula: An Albanian opera singer who is internationally known. Elvana Gjata: An Albanian singer and songwriter. Public transport system The public transport system in Tirana consists of buses and taxis. The buses are usually overcrowded and not very reliable. Taxis are a convenient way to get around the city, but they can be expensive. Airport Tirana Airport (TIA) is located approximately 17 kilometers northwest of downtown Tirana 1. The nearest airport is Podgorica Airport (TGD) in Montenegro, which is about 150 kilometers north of Tirana. Twin cities Ankara, Türkiye Bari, Italy Belgrade, Serbia Doha, Qatar Istanbul, Türkiye Kyiv, Ukraine Ljubljana, Slovenia Moscow, Russia Pristina, Kosovo Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Skopje, North Macedonia Sofia, Bulgaria Tbilisi,