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T i r a n a

Tirana has been the capital of Albania since 1020. It is relatively a new city created in 1614 from Sulejman Bargjini, feudal chief of the area at the time. The city began to grow at the beginning of the 18th century. Today Tirana is not only the most populated city in Albania but also the most important political and economic center in the country. Just at the center, at Scanderbeg Square, there is the Clock Tower (35 m high) built in 1830. The Palace of Culture housing the Opera and Ballet Theatre and National Library are next to the main square. In Tirana there are also other important institutions such as the Historical and national museum, the Museum of natural Sciences, the Archaeological Museum, The National Gallery of Palace of Congress etc.
One can enjoy the best view from the "Martyrs Cemetery" which contains the Monument of "Mother Albania". Tirana is famous for its greenery and long warm season. The Adriatic Sea and Dajti Mountain are near the city. It takes you less than one hour drive to reach the sea. An artificial lake located immediately at the Southern part of the city.

V l o r a

Vlora is a coastal city. As an ancient dwelling place it is known by the IV century B.C. as AULONA. It is not only of the major sea-ports, but also of great historical importance as it was there in 1912 the Assembly was convened to proclaim Albania as an independent state and to set up the first National Geverment headed by Ismail Qemali. On a hill above the city one can enjoy the religious place of bektashi sect "Kus Baba". From there you can see the beach and the view of the whole city. Vlora is blessed with warm climate, rocky and sandy beaches. It is the gateway to Albanian Riviera.

B e r a t i

It is known as the "city of the thousand windows" and is declared a "museum city". It is built on the slopes of Tomori mountain, with a castle raising predominantly over the city. Within its walls there are dwelling houses and the "Onufri Museum". Paintings by the outstanding Albanian painter of the 16th century by Onufri and his son Nikolla are exhibited there. The old part of the city has some religious buildings like mosques and Byzantine churches. The old name of the city was ANTIPATREA