Top 5 interesting Landmarks in Tirana, Albania

If you have ever visited Tirana, this young, vibrant, and beautiful city in the center of Albania you probably know there are a lot of beautiful places to visit and a lot of interesting landmarks that every tourist must-see. For those who are thinking or planning to spend some days in Tirana on the next vacations, below we are listing the top 5 interesting landmarks that you as a tourist shouldn’t miss. You may also want to read the most beautiful spots in Tirana. 1. The Clock Tower of Tirana The Clock Tower is a cultural monument that has shown the time in Tirana since 1822. You can climb its 90 stairs and on reaching the top have a magnificent view of the main square in Tirana and beyond. The Clock Tower is open to tourists since 1996. It is also a symbol of the Tirana Municipality emblem. 2. Skanderbeg Statue The Skanderbeg monument commemorates the most famous leader, a warrior, and hero of the national Albanians. The monument is 11 meters high and presents Skanderbeg in armor on a majestic horse. It is made of bronze and stands on a stone pedestal. It was erected in 1968, on the 500th anniversary of the commander's death. 3. Mosaic of Tirana The mosaic in itself represents not only a cultural and artistic value but is important because it testifies to the existence of social life already in antiquity in the Tirana area. It is believed to have been part of a 3rd-century Roman house. It was declared a cultural monument of the first category in June 1973 and it is the only archaeological monument within the city. 4. Independence Monument A great memorial that has been constructed for the 100 years Albania has been independent! On the inside, you can even see the declaration of Independence! We suggest visiting it at night because the lighting makes it look like gold shimmering in the light. 5. Friendship Monument it was built to commemorate the friendship and cooperation between Albania and Kuwait and the colors of the circles that form the monument are the same that make up the flag of Kuwait. It is a very colorful and simple monument, but very important for its meaning. It is located in the center of Tirana 50 meters from the Tirana Clock Tower. There is space below the monument where you can relax and share some conversations with friends