Tirana is the capital of Albania.
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Tirana is Albania’s capital between the coastal plain and Mount Dajti. Colourful façades, broad squares and rapid urban development shape the centre.
Tirana has a recorded population of 418,495. The figure applies to Tirana. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Skanderbeg Square is the city’s core. Blloku has restaurants and nightlife, Pazari i Ri combines a market and dining, while the Grand Park area is quieter.
Skanderbeg Square, the Bunk’Art museums, Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Pyramid and Dajti Ekspres are key stops.
Spring and autumn bring comfortable temperatures. Summer is hot, and many visitors combine the city with the coast or mountains.
The centre is walkable, while buses and taxis cover outer districts. Traffic can be heavy, and rail services are limited.
Tirana has a recorded population of 418,495. The figure applies to Tirana. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Tirana is the capital of Albania.
Two days suit the city; add time for Dajti or an excursion.
Yes. Mount Dajti, the Grand Park and the coast are within reach.