Tirana, Albania

Capital · Tirana County · No. 5 on the map

Tirana

Capital since 1920. Holds the National History Museum, the House of Leaves surveillance museum, Bunk'Art, and, since 1925, the world headquarters of the Bektashi order.

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Detail

Capital since 1920, Congress of Lushnjë
Museums National History · House of Leaves · Bunk'Art 1 & 2
Bektashi World headquarters since 1925

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Tirana: questions travellers ask

What is Tirana known for?

Capital since 1920. Holds the National History Museum, the House of Leaves surveillance museum, Bunk'Art, and, since 1925, the world headquarters of the Bektashi order.

How do I get to Tirana without renting a car?

Book a private trip with a driver. Tour Alb runs Bovilla · Bunk'Art · Dajti from Tirana, door to door, with no shared groups and no fixed timetable. Or build your own route that includes Tirana.