The receptionist is flustered. I have embarrassed him by asking what the must-do sights are. He's not sure if I am being facetious. When he recovers his composure he offers the main square and the ...

Compared to other European capitals, Tirana is small and easy to explore on foot. Buses in the centre are also very frequent (£0.35 for each ride). For a weekend getaway, stay near the lively Blloku ( ...

Tirana has plenty of attractions to explore, from religious landmarks and museums to monuments and a former royal palace.

1. Start out at the Skanderbeg Monument: The 15th-century nobleman Skanderbeg is Albania's national hero for his role in rebelling against the Ottoman Empire. His impressive statue dominates ...

Dutch studio MVRDV has unveiled plans for a new technology education centre in the Albanian capital of Tirana, which will be housed within a pyramidal monument to communism. Set within the city centre ...

A vibrant and colourful capital city in the Balkans has been added to the list of destinations Bristolians can fly to directly. From next month, Bristol Airport will have direct flights to Tirana in ...

Sometime during the seven years, three months and 10 days that he spent locked in a labour camp in communist Albania, architect and painter Maks Velo was asked to become an informer by officers of the ...

LOOKING to escape the cold this January? Then take a look at this little-known sunshine spot with flights from €39 and ...