Tirana, Albania

Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania, home to over 550,000 residents at the foot of Mount Dajti. The city centers on Skanderbeg Square, framed by the 1789 Et'hem Bey Mosque, the 1822 Clock Tower, and colorful post-communist facades. Walking through the city reveals Bunk'Art underground museum installations, lively pedestrian boulevards, and open-air coffee terraces.