Timeline
15:05
Historical Museum of the Armed Forces
Start with a coffee or light snack in central Tirana before heading out. Since there are no specific food shops listed in the context for this route, check the route for a nearby cafe in the city center to grab a quick bite before the drive.
15:20
Historical Museum of the Armed Forces
Travel to the Historical Museum of the Armed Forces. The museum has moved to Bërzhitë, 13 km from center of Tirana on the road to Elbasan. Check the route for the best way to get there.
16:05
Historical Museum of the Armed Forces
Enter the museum grounds. The Historical Museum of the Armed Forces contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilio. Arrive early enough to walk through the outdoor exhibits while the sky is brightening into golden light.
16:35
Historical Museum of the Armed Forces
Find a spot near the outdoor displays or through a window of the pavilions to watch the sun set toward the WSW. The Historical Museum of the Armed Forces is open Tu-Su 10:00-17:00, so ensure you are inside or on the grounds before closing time. The golden light starts about 15:53 and sunset is 16:35.
17:20
Historical Museum of the Armed Forces
Stay for the transition into twilight. The museum has moved to Bërzhitë, 13 km from center of Tirana on the road to Elbasan. The area becomes quiet as the light fades. Check the route back to central Tirana for your return.
Local tip
The museum is located 13 km from the center of Tirana on the road to Elbasan. Plan your travel time carefully to arrive before the 17:00 closing time.
Check before you go
- The Historical Museum of the Armed Forces is open Tu-Su 10:00-17:00.
- The museum is located at Bërzhitë, 13 km from center of Tirana on the road to Elbasan.
- Check the route for transportation from central Tirana to Bërzhitë.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tirana (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).