Albanian Capital to Coast

Albania's modern capital city boasts colorful buildings, world-class museums, historic sites, and sprawling parks.

Explore Tirana's vibrant city center, admire the colorful former-Soviet buildings, and people-watch in one of the excellent cafes.

Escape the bustle of the city in this large green park, home to cafes, restaurants, fountains, and even a bowling alley.

Known as "one of the most relaxing places in the capital," kick back in the shade of the park's trees or go for a swim in the lake.

Albania's largest museum is home to a wide range of fascinating exhibits, dating from ancient Illyria up until modern times.

Encompassing Albania's largest lagoon and the Ramsar Wetlands, this national park offers rare bird watching and great hiking trails.

Covering over 2,000 ha of stunning nature, this wonderful park is home to the "Queen Mother" water source, known for its beauty.

This fascinating museum excellently exhibits a wide collection of artifacts ranging from zoology, to botany, to geology.

The main city square since before WWII, it is lined with historic and cultural sites including a palace, theater, museums, and more.

Climb up the 90 step winding staircase to the top of this 19C clock tower for the best views of the beautiful city.

Thought to be part of a 3C Roman House, the remains of the ancient colorful geometric mosaic is now displayed by the Byzantine church.

Set on the slopes of the Lure mountain ridge, this national park boasts 12 glacial lakes, a wealth of rare fauna, and lush forests.

With peaks reaching as high as 2,200 m, this massive national park also features rivers, 14 glacial lakes, and rare flora and fauna.

Situated in the city's main square, this historic mosque was built during the 18C-19C and boasts rare and beautiful frescoes.

An excellent archaeological museum, home to an array of artifacts ranging from prehistoric and historic times up to Middle Ages.

With over 5,000 pieces of art, this gallery features a renowned collection Socialist Realism art, as well as international artwork.

Completed in 2011 in honor of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, this massive church is Europe's third-largest Orthodox church.

A wonderful national park, rich with diverse wildlife and vegetation, lush forestland and towering summits offering great views.

Albania's second largest city is known for its port and industry, a long history, a nice beach, and several archaeological curios.

Located near the beautiful Lake of Skadar, this city is a cultural hub with interesting museums and several historical landmarks.

Stroll through the streets of the city center, where colorful buildings, quaint shops, and nice cafes create a lively atmosphere.

Located in an Ottoman house, this museum exhibits historic artifacts and ethnographic items, providing insight into local history.

At nearly 5m the statue commemorates Isa Boletini, a leader of the 1910 revolt and the Albanian struggle for national independence.

Erected in the 19C, this Roman Catholic cathedral is dedicated to St. Stephen and offers a sense of tranquility.

Overlooking a lush expanse of greenery, these castle ruins boats a fortification system dating to the Neolithic period.

Situated in the heart of the Albanian Alps, this beautiful park offers hiking excursions for climbers of all skill levels.

Learn about the horrors of the Communist Regime in Albania at this museum, whose exhibits feature personal accounts and photos.

Crowned with a lovely cupola that ensures rich illumination, this mosque is the functional community center of the local Muslims.

Located at the highest point of the Albanian Alps and spanning over 8,000 ha, this massive park is known for its breathtaking beauty.

Take a boat to explore this small forested island, home to ruins of a medieval castle and remnants of a Byzantine church.

Set on Albanian and Montenegrin territory surrounding Lake Skadar, this national park is a bio-diverse hub favored by bird-watchers.

The ruins of the Illyrian settlement and fortifications stand at the top of a hill and date back to the early Iron Age.

The second-largest port city in Albania, Vlore dates to the 6C BC as a Greek settlement, and is famed for its olive production.

Clear aquamarine waters, white sands, and the hilly alcove makes this scenic beach into am idyllic paradise.

Explore the streets lined with shops, cafes, and historic landmarks, while enjoying the fresh scent of the Adriatic Sea.

The site of the 1912 Albanian Declaration of Independence, this museum exhibits historic artifacts, documents, furniture, and more.

Albania's only marine national park boasts ruins of sunken Greek, Roman and World War II ships, underwater fauna, caves, and beaches.

Popular among active travelers, this national park offers trails for hiking and trekking, and is famed for local honey and tea.

Reaching up to 1,200 m and covering 4,000 ha of land, this mountainous park offers some of Albania's most majestic peaks.

Connected to the mainland by a long wooden bridge, the picturesque island is home to a 13C Byzantine Zvernec Monastery.

Encompassing Albania's largest lagoon and the Ramsar Wetlands, this national park offers rare bird watching and great hiking trails.

Located on the side of the Shushica Mountain, this ancient castle is believed to date to the 3C BC, later turned into a fortress town.

Albania's modern capital city boasts colorful buildings, world-class museums, historic sites, and sprawling parks.

Explore Tirana's vibrant city center, admire the colorful former-Soviet buildings, and people-watch in one of the excellent cafes.

Escape the bustle of the city in this large green park, home to cafes, restaurants, fountains, and even a bowling alley.

Known as "one of the most relaxing places in the capital," kick back in the shade of the park's trees or go for a swim in the lake.

Albania's largest museum is home to a wide range of fascinating exhibits, dating from ancient Illyria up until modern times.

Encompassing Albania's largest lagoon and the Ramsar Wetlands, this national park offers rare bird watching and great hiking trails.

Covering over 2,000 ha of stunning nature, this wonderful park is home to the "Queen Mother" water source, known for its beauty.