Quick tour of Tirana
ID: GYG460504-823795
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Country: Albania
Country: Albania
Duration: 02:30 hours
Description
Tirana is located in the center of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance.
Tirana is located in the center of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. The city is influenced by a Mediterranean seasonal climate. It is among the wettest and sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year.
Tirana was founded as a city in 1614 by the Ottoman Albanian general Sylejman Bargjini Pasha and had flourished by then around the Old Mosque. It was inhabited by Illyrians and was most likely the core of the Illyrian Kingdom of the Taulanti, which in Classical Antiquity was centered in the hinterland of Epidamnus. Following the Illyrian Wars, it was annexed by Rome and became an integral part of the Roman Empire. The heritage of that period is still evident and represented by the Mosaics of Tirana.
After the Roman Empire split into East and West in the 4th century, its successor, the Byzantine Empire took control over most of Albania and built the Petrelë Castle in the reign of Justinian I. The city was fairly unimportant until the 20th century, when the Congress of Lushnjë proclaimed it as Albania’s capital, after the Albanian Declaration of Independence in 1912.
Classified as a Gamma World City, Tirana is the most important economic, financial, political, and trade center in Albania due to its significant location in the center of the country and its modern air, maritime, rail, and road transportation. It is the seat of power of the government of Albania, with the official residences of the President and Prime Minister of Albania, and the Parliament of Albania. The city was announced as the European Youth Capital for 2022.
Tirana is located in the center of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. The city is influenced by a Mediterranean seasonal climate. It is among the wettest and sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year.
Tirana was founded as a city in 1614 by the Ottoman Albanian general Sylejman Bargjini Pasha and had flourished by then around the Old Mosque. It was inhabited by Illyrians and was most likely the core of the Illyrian Kingdom of the Taulanti, which in Classical Antiquity was centered in the hinterland of Epidamnus. Following the Illyrian Wars, it was annexed by Rome and became an integral part of the Roman Empire. The heritage of that period is still evident and represented by the Mosaics of Tirana.
After the Roman Empire split into East and West in the 4th century, its successor, the Byzantine Empire took control over most of Albania and built the Petrelë Castle in the reign of Justinian I. The city was fairly unimportant until the 20th century, when the Congress of Lushnjë proclaimed it as Albania’s capital, after the Albanian Declaration of Independence in 1912.
Classified as a Gamma World City, Tirana is the most important economic, financial, political, and trade center in Albania due to its significant location in the center of the country and its modern air, maritime, rail, and road transportation. It is the seat of power of the government of Albania, with the official residences of the President and Prime Minister of Albania, and the Parliament of Albania. The city was announced as the European Youth Capital for 2022.
Highlights
- Explore the city
- Learn about the basic Albanian history and culture
- Find out the most interesting spots of the city
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
