Tirana Food & Communism Sites: Explore Party Activity Centers and Public Works
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Tirana
Tirana was the hub of communist party involvement during the era of communism. That’s how it came to host many significant works from that period. These historical sites are now accessible to the public for exploration.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Skanderbeg Square - The meeting point is in the city center Skanderbeg square.\n\nAt the city center are located the most important historical places such as National History Museum, the Opera House, Et’hem Bey Mosque and the Clock Tower. and of course the statue of Albanian National Hero named Skanderbeg. The guide will explain the interesting history of all this important monuments . \n\n- BunkArt 2 - A few meters away from Scanderbeg Square is the underground bunker Bunkart 2, turned into a museum telling the fascinating stories of communist times. We will see traces of communism again on the entry of the Block where there are symbolically a war bunker, part of the holders of the infamous Spac mine and part of the Berlin Wall (Gifts from the German government)\n- Reja \”The Cloud\” - It is very unique modern architecture, located at the main boulevard. \n- Pyramid of Tirana - On 14 October 1988, the structure opened as the Enver Hoxha Museum, originally serving as a museum about the legacy of Enver Hoxha, the long-time leader of Communist Albania, who had died three years earlier.\nIn 2018, a new project was unveiled that would open for Creative Technologies under the name of TUMO Center turning the Pyramid into an IT center for youth with a focus on computer programming, robotics, and start ups.\nNote: It is still under the construction, so we can see it only from the outside. \n- House of Leaves Museum - Inside the block area, we will also see dictator Enver Hoxha’s house, without having the opportunity to visit inside as it is not open to the public and continue our visit to another very interesting museum: the Hause of Leaves , a building where at the time of communism served as the main place where the state intelligence service spied on its citizens.\n- Zgara Supreme - After visiting the communist sites , it’s time for the Lunch . We will taste the best grilled food in Tirana .
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch included
- Complimentary bottle of water
What's Not Included
- Everything not mentioned in the included section
- Entrance ticket extra charge: -BunkArt 2: 5 euro/person and House of leaves: 6 euro/person
Location
National Historical Museum
Sheshi Skënderbej
At the stairs, in the front of National History Museum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Joana_t
Feb 21, 2022
A time travel in the communist era of Albania - As a history appasionate that I am, always wanted to know the history of communism and its influence in Albanian lifestyle. This tour was perfect for what I needed. It wasn't just history but also fun. The tour guide Bergi was very social, he had lots of insights and answered all my questions
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