Tirana

• Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a famous Jannisary of the Ottoman Empire of Albanian origin from Mullet, established the city of Tirana in 1614, capital of the strategic and economic position at the heart of Albania, in the beautiful setting between the ranges of Dajti Mountain and the coastal plains.The first constructions of Sulejman Pasha were a mosque, a bakery and a hamam (Turkish bath). A statue of Sulejman Pasha Bargjin stands in the square named after him in Tirana downtown. Tirana has been the capital of Albania since 1920. The city began to grow at the beginning of the 18th century, especially with the Spread of Islam.

  Today Tirana is not only the most populated city in Albania, but also the biggest political and economic centre in the country. In central Tirana, on Scanderbeg square there is the old mosque of Ethem Bey built during 1789 - 1823 as well as the Clock Tower, 35 meter high, built in 1830. The Palace of Culture housing the Opera and Ballet Theatre and National Library is next to the main square. In Tirana there are also other important institutions such as the National Historic Museum, Archaeological Museum, The Museum of Natural Sciences, the Museum of Albanian Philately, the National Gallery of Fine Arts, the Center of International Culture etc. One can enjoy the best view from the "Martyrs Cemetery" which contains the "Mother Albania" monument. The Adriatic sea and Dajti mountain are near to the city. It takes you less than one hour drive to reach the sea. A Great Park with an artificial lake is located immediately at the southern part of the city.

• Petrela Tower is one of the oldest structures in Tirana. The Petrela tower in the center of the stronghold was built in the 5th century AD, although most of the remainder is Byzantine dating from between the 11th and 14th centuries. Nowadays Petrela Tower houses restaurant from where you can admire beautiful view while tasting delicious food.

• Golden Byzantine Tour

• Macedonia and Albania Mountaineering