The beating heart of Albania, lively and colorful Tirana is the place where the old and the new coalesce into a vibrant whirl of traffic, brash consumerism and unfettered fun.

A hidden corner in Europe full of contrast, Tirana is a beautiful and charming city where cosmopolitan and small town feelings are intertwined with a lively night life. Having undergone a transformation since the communist era into a modern city perhaps best defined by its diversity, it is a place that seemingly never sleeps, full of friendly faces and featuring surprises hidden around every corner.

The impressive relics of the Ottoman, Italian and communist heritage combined with excellent museums and the urban colorful style of the city blocks, ensures that there’s never a dull moment while visiting Tirana.