Tirana
Capital of Albania
Tirana, the capital of Albania, is known for its colorful Ottoman-, Fascist- and Soviet-era architecture. Pastel buildings surround the city's focal point, Skanderbeg Square, which is named for its equestrian statue of a national hero. On the...
Founding: 1614
Area code(s): +355 (0) 4
Demonym(s): Albanian: Tiranas(e); Tirana dialect: Tirons(e)
Elevation: 110 m (360 ft)
Postal code(s): 1000-1054
Vehicle registration: TR