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Historic Corners of Tirana - Guided Walking Tour

Location Tirana, Albania, Europe
$404.08
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Overview

Embark on a relaxing walking tour and discover the city of Tirana, the capital of Albania. Bond with a vibrant atmosphere as you hear intriguing stories about the rich heritage, long history and captivating culture of Albania's largest city. Start the journey from historic Skanderbeg Square and learn how monumental the Skanderbeg Statue is for the citizens of Albania. Become familiar with the national hero of Albania and the turbulent medieval times of the country. Discover the religious heritage of Tirana as you witness a unique mosque situated in the city’s central area. Find out what implications and events during the communist era relate to this monument and learn how citizens of Tirana used to live in the past. Witness a monument to one of Tirana’s rulers and learn how the Ottomans influenced the city in the past. Stroll the vibrant, urban area of the city and witness one of the most captivating monuments, an Old Villa which belongs to the Albanian famous painter, Sali Shijaku.
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Historic Corners of Tirana - Guided Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Professional Guide

Meeting point
In front of Skanderbeg Statue

  • Skanderbeg Statue
    Skanderbeg Monument in Skanderbeg Square commemorates Albania's National Hero, Skanderbeg. This imposing monument contains captivating stories about Albania's resistance to the Ottomans.
  • Et'hem Bey Mosque is a unique religious building, situated in the historical center of Tirana. Due to turbulent history, it represents rebirth of religious freedom in Albania and fall of communism.
  • It was constructed with carved stones and has an octagonal form in the early 19th century. The caps and bases of the columns are built of stone, and they are topped with capitals that have plant decorations on them. The previous monarch of Tirana was imprisoned here in the nineteenth century but was eventually returned to Istanbul, Turkey. It was next to the Suleyman Pasha Tomb, not to be mistaken with the Sylejman Pasha Mosque, which was demolished during World War II. The Municipality of Tirana just completed the restoration.
  • Architectural beauty, this cultural monument is over 300 years old and it is closely tied to Albanian monumental painter Sali Shijaku. Situated in a charming location that refules both, body and soul.
  • Shtepia E Miqve
    Architectural beauty, this cultural monument is over 300 years old and it is closely tied to Albanian monumental painter Sali Shijaku. Situated in a charming location that refules both, body and soul.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Historic Corners of Tirana - Guided Walking Tour

    Location Tirana, Albania, Europe
    $404.08
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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