About Tirana
Tirana is the capital of Albania, home to around 418,495 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Tirana
1
Orthodox Church
2
Catholic Church
3
Et'hem Bey Mosque
4
Mosque 'Kokonozit'
5
Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral
6
Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
7
Kapllan Pasha Tomb
8
The Sheh Dyrri Teqe
Budget travel
Free things to do in Tirana
Orthodox Church
Catholic Church
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Mosque 'Kokonozit'
Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral
Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Orthodox Church
- Visit Catholic Church
- Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Eat at Flower's
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Mosque 'Kokonozit'
- Visit Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral
- Visit Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
- Eat at Gjelltore Dibra
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Kapllan Pasha Tomb
- Visit The Sheh Dyrri Teqe
- Visit Murat Toptani Street
- Eat at Tasty
Where to eat
Flower's
Gjelltore Dibra
Tasty
Te Dhuri
Vjosa
Mr. Chicken
Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant
Marion Restaurant
Where to stay
- Star Hotel
- Hotel Victoria
- Tirana Backpackers Hostel
- Hotel Verzaci
- Jolly City Centre Hotel
Shopping
- Iliria’98 Currency Exchange
- Central Market
- Tregu Dinamo
- Fruit & Vegetables Market
- Neranxi
- Grand Bazaar
Nightlife
- Hotspot Tirana
- Nektar Bookcafe
- My Way
- Old House Bar
- My House
- Miqtë e Muzikës Live
Museums & culture
- Orthodox Church
- Catholic Church
- Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Mosque 'Kokonozit'
- Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral
- Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
In pictures
Tirana gallery
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