See

National Library of Albania

Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë

The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Tirana, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

Close by

Buy
Adrion International Bookshop
Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available.
Open now · closes 9:30 pm
Drink
Tunel
Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00.
Beer 400 lek
See
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Xhamia e Et'hem Beut
Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration.
Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter)
See
Clock Tower
Kulla e Sahatit
This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby Clock Towers of Albania Museum featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time.
Sat-Mon Wed 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:0010 lek