Albania often does not appear on travel lists, perhaps because we know so little about it.

Tirana hides a history that you would certainly not expect in this Muslim country. Turmoil and grand victories that you will want to learn more about. The capital of Albania is unexpectedly an oriental place with Italian architecture and indelible communism.

However, the past has been overshadowed by the joy and smiles of a nation that has built Tirana as we know it today. Playful, colorful, with an exceptional nightlife.

Interesting Facts about Tirana

History

Paleolithic sites in the Pëllumbas cave are evidence of early settlement in Tirana. One of the oldest nations was the Illyrians, who were soon r...