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Skanderbeg Square
Sight4.5 · 13 8244.1 · 1 563≈ 45 minFree entry
Serving as the focal point of Albania's capital, Skanderbeg Square is an expansive pedestrian plaza named after the 15th-century national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. His bronze equestrian statue commands the space, paved with diverse natural stone tiles sourced from every region of Albania. The square is framed by iconic landmarks including the National Historical Museum, the 18th-century Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower.
Highlights
- Imposing bronze equestrian statue commemorating national hero Skanderbeg
- Monumental socialist-realist mosaic adorning the National Historical Museum
- Historic 18th-century Et'hem Bey Mosque and the neighboring landmark Clock Tower
Opening hours
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What’s nearby
Tirana Free Walking Tour
1 min walk · 81 m
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Skanderbeg Monument
1 min walk · 82 m
Skanderbeg Square
1 min walk · 86 m
Et'hem Bey Mosque
1 min walk · 109 m
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National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania
2 min walk · 128 m
National Historical Museum
2 min walk · 134 m
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Clock Tower
2 min walk · 141 m
The Clock Tower Of Tirana
2 min walk · 142 m
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