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TIRANA THE CAPITAL OF ALBANIA Tirana is the capital and is the largest city (more than 1,000,000 inhabitants) of Albania. And 'the administrative, cultural, economic and industrial Republic of Albania.

In Tirana, there are also other important institutions like the National History Museum, the Museum of Archaeology, the Museum of Natural Sciences, the Museum of Philately Albanese, the National Gallery of Fine Arts, the Centre of International Culture, etc.. From the "Cemetery of Martyrs" where the monument "Nene Shqiperi" ( "Mother Albania"), you can admire a beautiful view of the city. Even the Adriatic Sea and the Dajti Mountain are close to the city. A large park with an artificial lake is located in the south of the city. The Fortress of Petrela, located south of Tirana along the national road linking the capital with the city of 'Elbasan. It was built during the Middle Ages. The fortress was under the command of sister Scanderbeg, Mamica Kastrioti. The Fortress Preza, the fifteenth century. He has a very pleasant and dominant, in front of the mountain of Kruja. The Mosque of Ethem Bey is situated in the centre of Tirana. It was built in 1789 and, together with the Clock Tower (1830), is part of the historic center is more important than Tirana. The ministries represent architectural works of value. They were built in 1930, when Albania was a monarchy .. After the Second World War several buildings were constructed:

Places to Visit the Palace of Culture, the Congress, the National Historical Museum, the Center of International Culture, etc.. The Tabakeve Bridge, located along the boulevard "Zhan D'Ark". the eighteenth century. The Tomb of Kapllan Pasha, built in 1814. The museums: The National Museum of History The Archaeological Museum. The Gallery of Fine Arts. The Museum of Philately Albanese. The Museum of Natural Sciences

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