Like many cities in Eastern Europe, Tirana has transformed since the early 1990s. Today it’s a mix of cultures and architectural styles from different eras in Albania’s history, from the Ottoman ...

Compared to other European capitals, Tirana is small and easy to explore on foot. Buses in the centre are also very frequent (£0.35 for each ride). For a weekend getaway, stay near the lively Blloku ( ...

Tirana is a city going through an urban renewal phase; spend the day there and you will find its vigor and vitality endearing. Having dumped communism, Tirana blossoms with modern architecture that is ...

1. Start out at the Skanderbeg Monument: The 15th-century nobleman Skanderbeg is Albania's national hero for his role in rebelling against the Ottoman Empire. His impressive statue dominates ...

Organised biannually by POLIS University this event is aimed to showcase Albania to the international architecture community. In its fifth edition the event will discuss the relationship between ...

Built with the help of UEFA's HatTrick assistance programme, and located on the site of the former Qemal Stafa Stadium, this is a fitting venue for UEFA's newest club tournament. Indeed, this will be ...