Tirana Walking Tour of Bunkers and Gangs with Raki Tasting
Tirana Walking Tour of Bunkers and Gangs with Raki Tasting
Tirana Walking Tour of Bunkers and Gangs with Raki Tasting
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Tirana is known for its interesting history of bunkers, which you can find in pretty much every corner of the country. In this Tirana Walking Tour of Bunkers and Gangs with Raki Tasting, you’ll get to explore every historically significant spot of the city, shedding light on this country’s dark past.
Is Tirana Worth Visiting?
If you’re visiting Albania, you have to see Tirana, one of the brightest and liveliest capitals out there. It’s known for its warm hospitality, busy streets, and fun events all year long.
The main reason why tourists visit this city is the incredibly rich culture and traditions that can be seen in many souvenir shops, museums, and restaurants in Tirana. You can get a taste of Albania while trying some of the main traditional dishes or learn about the country’s ancient history at one of the many museums.
Itinerary
BunkArt 2
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe museum itself it’s a bunker and it lays underneath the Ministry of Internal Affairs, revealing the secrets of “Sigurimi”, the political police that was the harsh persecution weapon used by the regime of Enver Hoxha.Enver Hoxha Pyramid
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIn a 10 minute walk you’ll find yourself right in front of the Pyramid. Built in 1988, its purpose was to serve as a museum for Enver Hoxha, the dictator of the period. Its rare architecture makes it one of a kind building.Peace Bell
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeRight next to the Pyramid you’ll find “The Bell of Peace”, a Bell made of the cartridges during the Civil War of 1997, when most of the infamous bands flourished. ( The pyramid and its surroundings are currently under construction, therefore you may not be able to come closer to the Peace Bell, however our guide will make sure to give a clear and detailed information of the attraction)Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAlbania counts almost 173,371 concrete bunkers with an average of 5.7 bunkers for every square kilometer, being built during the communism. Further in your tour will visit Postbllok (Checkpoint), which is also a bunker and at the same time a memorial to Albanian communist isolation altogether with the remaining supports of a mining gallery in the notorious labour camp Spaç and a piece from the Berlin Wall.Blloku
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTo finish this communism tour, your last stop is the villa of Enver Hoxha inside the quarter of Bllok. During the period of his rule, the area was only reserved for government officials and the general public could not enter. After Hoxha’s death, the area was reopened and is now a popular hangout and destination point.
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GBP 133.74
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