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The architecture of Albania (Albanian: arkitektura e Shqipërisë [aɾkitɛkˈtuɾa ɛ ʃcipəˈɾisə]) is a reflection of Albania's historical and cultural heritage. [1] The country's architecture was influenced by its location within the Mediterranean Basin and progressed over the course of history as it was once inhabited by numerous civilisations including the Illyrians, Ancient Greeks ...
As of 2021, there are four sites in Albania inscribed on the list and further four sites on the tentative list. [4] The first site in Albania to be added to the list was the ancient city of Butrint which was inscribed at the 16th UNESCO session in 1992. [5] The historic centre of Gjirokastër was inscribed in 2005 as Museum-City of Gjirokastra. [6]
MVRDV, the main architecture firm responsible for the backstage planning of the tower has started the visionary concept on Downtown One as a 150-metre tall mixed-use tower aiming to become Albania's tallest building. The most striking element of the 40-storey tower is its relief of cantilevered houses and offices, which form a pixelated ‘map ...
Coordinates: 41°19′42″N 19°49′6″E / 41.32833°N 19.81833°E / 41.32833; 19.81833 Albania. The Skanderbeg Square (Albanian: Sheshi Skënderbej) is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana, Albania. The square is named after the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu. The total area is about 40,000 square metres.
Berat Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Beratit), also referred to as the Citadel of Berat and castle quarter, is a fortress overlooking the town of Berat, Albania. It dates mainly from the 13th century and contains many Byzantine churches in the area and Ottoman mosques. [1] It is built on a rocky hill on the right bank of the river Osum and is ...
The Palace of Culture of Tirana (Albanian: Pallati i Kulturës) was built on the Pazari i Vjeter area of Tirana by request of Enver Hoxha.For this construction, both the old bazaar and the historic mosque of Mahmud Muhsin Bey Stërmasi were destroyed under the rulership of the Albanian Labour Party in adherence to the communist country's declaration of state atheism.
Pyramid of Tirana. The Pyramid of Tirana (Albanian: Piramida) is a structure and former museum located in Tirana, the capital of Albania. It opened as a museum in 1988 and became a conference center in 1991 following the collapse of Communism. During the 1999 Kosovo War, the building was used as a NATO base. In 2018, a new project was unveiled ...
Groundbreaking. 1993. Completed. 2002. St Paul's Cathedral is a cathedral in Tirana, Albania. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës. The stained glass window to the left of the front door features Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa. [1] Also a statue of Mother Teresa can be found at the entrance of the cathedral.