Rinia Park, Tirana
Tirana's central park, the Rinia Park is spread over 30 hectares stretching from Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard in the east to the Rruga Ibrahim Rugova in the west, and Rruga Myslym Shyri in the north to Bulevardi Gjergi Fishta in the south.
Tirana's central park, the Rinia Park is spread over 30 hectares stretching from Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard in the east to the Rruga Ibrahim Rugova in the west, and Rruga Myslym Shyri in the north to Bulevardi Gjergi Fishta in the south. Originally laid out in 1950 during the Communist regime as part of the post-World War II urban development program, it witnessed the construction of illegal buildings after the fall of communism. It was renovated in the early 2000's with the addition of cafés, restaurants, fountains, the Independence Monument, and a bowling lane. Around the park are the Teatri i Kukullave, Orthodox Cathedral, and Taivani Center.
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Rinia Park and Nearby Sights on Map
Independence Monument
The Independence Monument in Rinia Park was installed on 28th November 2014 to commemorate the centennial of Albania’s independence
Saint Paul Cathedral Tirana
The Saint Paul's Cathedral in Tirana is a new church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës, consecrated in 2002
National Gallery of Art Tirana
The National Gallery of Arts in Tirana showcases Albanian art from the 13th century to the present day
Skanderbeg Square
Sheshi Skënderbej or Skanderbeg Square is the main and central plaza of Tirana, named after Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu who led the rebellion against the Ottoman Empire
Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral is the third largest Orthodox church in Europe
Bunk'Art 2
Occupying 24 of the over 100 rooms in the 5-storey subterranean bunker built during the Cold War in the 1970s, Bunk'Art 2 traces the history of the Albanian Ministry of Internal Affairs from 1912 to 1991 and throws light on the 'Sigurimi', the political police force persecuted dissenters during the regime of Enver Hoxha
Enver Hoxha Pyramid
Originally built in 1988 as a museum dedicated to Albanian Communist leader Enver Hoxha, the Pyramid now stands in ruins as a reminder of the country's dark past
Peace Bell Tirana
The Peace Bell was installed in 1999 as a memorial built by the children of the Catholic Zadrima community
Et'hem Bay Mosque
The Et'hem Bey Mosque in Tirana was built by Molla Bey and his some Haxhi Et'hem Bey in 1789-1823
House of Leaves
Partly obscured behind an agglomeration of roots and branches, the House of Leaves villa was once the headquarters of Albania's communist-era secret service, the Sigurimi