Tirana - City of Albania_Part_4

Culture

Institutions and events

 Skanderbeg Square

 Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral

 National History Museum

 Petrela Castle near Tirana

 

Taivani, a Tirana restaurant seen from the Sky Tower's revolving restaurant

The main cultural institutions of Tirana are the National Theater, the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania, and the National Arts Gallery (Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve). Performances of renown world composers are regularly performed by the Symphonic Orchestra of the Albanian Radio and Television.
The city serves as a venue for the Tirana Biennale, Tirana Jazz Festival, Summer Day, White Night on 28 November, Rally Albania, Netet e Klipit Shqiptar, and Tirana Fashion Week. Tirana has been redesigning its identity to a more Mediterranean city lined with cafes and a "vibrant" nightlife.
Landmarks

Tirana has a rich mosaic of historic land natural landmarks. The town and surrounding area is home to the following natural and historical sites:

•  Tirana Castle (Kalaja e Tiranës), the historical core of the capital around Murat Toptani Street


•  Clock Tower of Tirana (Kulla e Sahatit) and the nearby Tirana Ethnography and Clock Towers Museum (Muzeu i Oreve)


•  Et'hem Bey Mosque (Xhamia e Tiranës)


•  Tabak Bridge (Ura e Tabakëve)


•  National Historic Museum


•  Skanderbeg Square as a monumental ensemble


•  Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard, a panoramic avenue built by the Italians


•  Blloku, the nightlife area of the capital


•  Dajti Mountain, overlooking the city and accessible via cable car


•  Prezë Castle (Kalaja e Prezës)


•  Petrelë Castle (Kalaja e Petrelës)


•  Tirana Mosaic


•  Kapllan Pasha's Grave (Varri i Kapllan Pashës)


•  Tirana Archaeological Museum


•  Natural Sciences Museum of Albania


•  Sali Shijaku Traditional House


•  Big Park on the Artificial Lake


•  St Paul's Cathedral


•  Orthodox Church of the Holy Evangelical


•  Zemra e Krishtit Catholic Church of Tirana


•  Sheh Dyrri Teqe and Global Bektashi Centre


•  Dervish Hatixhe Tekke


•  Tirana New Bazaar


•  Brari Canyon


•  Pellumbas Cave


•  Shengjergji Waterfall


•  Erzeni River Canyon

Tirana is home to five well-preserved traditional houses (museum-houses), 56 cultural monuments, eight public libraries, and the National Library of Albania (Biblioteka Kombëtare).[19] Since 2011, a Tourist Information Office was opened located behind the National History Museum with useful information on Tirana and Albania.
Education

Tirana is host to academic institutions such as the University of Tirana, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Agricultural University of Tirana, Academy of Physical Education and Sports, University of Arts (Academy of Arts of Albania), the Academy of Sciences of Albania, and the Skanderbeg Military University, national and international academic research institutions, as well as NGOs. English Base is an English Language school in Tirana.
Tirana has seen the creation of private academic institutions, including: Albanian University (U.F.O - Universitas.Fabrefacta Optime), Epoka University, University of New York, Tirana, European University of Tirana, Luarasi University, Academy of Film and Multimedia "Marubi".