Tirana 2011 - Albania

Welcome to albania To add charm, charisma and vigor to your holiday in Albania, visit Tirana which is the capital city of Albania. From sightseeing to exotic wildlife, shopping, exciting nightlife and restaurants that offer some of the lip smacking culinary delights, the capital city has all the elements making it the most vibrant and full of life destination. Its location near the Durres beach and the Dajti Mountains add to the splendor of this place. Even though a small city, there are many tourist attractions here driving people from all over the world. Being the capital city, Tirana is well connected to the rest of the world through the Mother Teresa International Airport. From here one can get access to other major cities of Albania. There are numerous flights entering and leaving Albania from this airport. Various busservices in Tirana make the trip more comfortable and pleasurable for the tourists. July to August is the best period to visit since in the drier months tourists can enjoy more. There are many architectural jewels dotting this city. Clock Tower at the heart of the city is one of the major attractions. Et’hem Bay Mosque and Martyr’s Cemetery are the beautiful examples of architecture. The exotic ancient artifacts in the National History Museum and Piramida are worth visiting cultural monuments. Durres beach on the west that is just 32 kilometers away and Dajti Mountains on the city that are 26 kilometers to the east from the city are the natural attractions, perfect for hangout. Sky tower is the tallest building in the city with a restaurant on the top floor. Enver Hoxha’s villa is another good restaurant famous for cuisine. The nightlife in the city is just awesome where one can hang out in any of the clubs or bars. Shopping can be enjoyed at the traditional bazaar of the city and also at the shopping malls. Tirana is a crowd puller attracting visitors from all over the world due to the diversity this amazing

some images from the city of Tirana

cyti of tirana

PYRAMID cultural monument

PYRAMID one works with attaining the Albania at the time of communism. This work is neglected nobody thinks about this work, this should be a museum about the past of the people

RIVIERA

Vlora bay

University of Vlora

University of Vlora is a nationally recognized as one of the Albania’s main universities, public university offering 15,000 students opportunities to work directly on research projects with expert faculty who bring current knowledge right to the classroom. The university is organized into the College of Technical Sciences, College of Economics and Law,College of Education, and School of Nursing.
Through partnership efforts with the city of Vlora and other surrounding communities, internship opportunities are available to Vlora students and many merchants offer discounts

VLORA

 Vlora (pop. 72,000) is located in southwestern Albania, on the coast of the Adriatic, the second major sea port after Durr's. In ancient times, Vlora was known as Aulon. The oldest traces of civilization in the area of Vlora date back to the 6th century B.C. In the 4th century B.C., a stone wall is built which surrounds the town. In ancient times, Vlora was known for its wine, olives, and salt, and became the main port of Illyria after the fall of Apolonia and Oricum. During the Medieval age, the town's fate was linked with the Castle of Kanina. In the year 1081 it was captured by the Normans, in 1205 by Venice, later it was handed over to the German Hohenschtaufs, and in 1272 it was incorporated in the Kingdom of Arb'ria. In the 14th century, Vlora was under the rule of the Balshaj Albanian feudal family. During this period the town was known for its metal craftsmen, sword makers, silk, and extraction of salt. The town fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1417, it was the first Adriatic port captured by them. In the following centuries it was the center of the sanjak. In 1531, Sultan Suleyman used the stones of Aulon to build a fortress near the town (near the stadium in present Vlora) in a pentagon shape, with walls adapted for artillery fire. Within the fortress were high stone buildings and houses. This structure and the Mosque of Muradia (Xhamia e Muradi's ) is believed to be designed by Sinan, an Ottoman architect of Albanian origin. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Vlora once again became a prosperous trade, importing, and exporting center. Vlora was incorporated in Ali Pash' Tepelena's kingdom in 1812.

Albanian delegates headed by Ismajl Qemali declare the independence
of Albania in Vlora, November 28th, 1912 Vlora was the first capital of independent Albania. On November 28th, 1912, the National Assembly of Albania declared the independence of Albania in Vlora, to end a five century Ottoman rule, and formed a provisional government headed by Ismajl Qemali. However, the town was captured by the Italians in 1914. In 1920, the National Defense Committee was formed in Vlora, which organized the forces that fought in the War of Vlora, which was fought between the Albanians and Italians over the control of the town, after the Italians refused to coincide to the ultimatum of the government of Tirana to hand over the city. The 7500 well armed Italian soldiers were forced to withdraw in September, 1920, after the town was surrounded by the Albanians.
Vlora remained a center of democratic movements, in April, 1924, a committee was formed here, which led an uprising against King Zog's rule, which eventually led to the June Revolution, and the establishment of the first democratic government of Albania. The Italians entered the town after their invasion of Albania in 1939. The natives resisted the Italian occupation and the town was liberated in October, 1944.

Before World War II, Vlora had an oil production factory, a flour factory, a power plant and several artisan workshops. The town developed and expanded in the years after World War II. Today it is an industrial city, and an education center. Industries in Vlora include food, building materials, chemicals, and glass. High educational institutions in Vlora include the University of Vlora, the Naval Officers School, and the School of Aviation. The city has a professional theater, a cultural center, library, Museum of History, Museum of Ethnography, History of the Independence Movement Museum, etc. 

The city has mostly expanded towards the shore, wider streets were built and tall several story high buildings. The city's main street has been widened, it connects Sheshi i Flamurit (Flag Square) with the center of the city in the Pavar'sia (Independence) quarter. The street which enters the city from the north leads to the old bazaar. The Monument of Independence and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier are some of the monuments in Vlora.

Vlora is also a touristic center, many hotels and recreational centers are found along the beaches of Vlora. 

road to the port of Vlora

city ​​of Vlora. a very beautiful city

Vlorë occupies an eminence near the Bay of Vlorë, an inlet of the facing the Adriatic Sea, almost surrounded by mountains. The port of Vlorë is the closest in proximity to the port of Bari, Italy and is just 130 km from Salento’s coasts. The island of Sazan is in close proximity to the city, strategically located at the entrance to the Bay of Vlorë.The town has rather a pleasant appearance, surrounded with gardens and olive groves. Valonia, a material largely used by tanners, is the pericarp of an acorn obtained in the neighboring oak forests, and derives its name from Valona, the ancient name of Vlorë. Vlora is the city where Albanian independence from Ottomans was proclaimed on November 28th, 1912.
Visit to Museum of Independence, Vlora mosque, Kanina Castle, and lunch at Kuz Baba. After lunch visit to Antigonea. In evening return to Vlora. Return to Vlore.

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