10 Monuments & Statues in Albania That You Shouldn't Miss

January 20, 2022 Osvaldo Hartline

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1. Skanderbeg Statue

Sheshi Skenderbej, Tirana Albania http://www.visit-tirana.com/things-to-do/attractions/160/skanderbeg-monument-and-square
Excellent
34%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 505 reviews

Skanderbeg Statue

Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia

The equestrian statue of Skenderbeg is in the very center of Tirana, overlooking the vast main square also bearing his name. Skenderbeg is an Albanian national hero who first resisted the Ottomans. Gjorg Kastrioti, which was his native name was an Albanian nobleman who was educated and served the Ottoman empire for 20 y advancing in positions there, but at some point turned against them and became their opponent, leading medieval Albania and uniting it against the Turks. Skenderbeg is also a symbol of Albania multi religion (which was banned for 4 decades during Enver Hohxa rule) as he was born Orthodox, then converted to Islam during his service to Ottomans and later became Catholic during the Venetian against Ottoman empire wars, which he led and where he lost his life. The statue is a great photo op, and a famous Albanian brandy bears his name - worth trying.

2. Skanderbeg Monument

Rruga Kala, Kruje 1501 Albania
Excellent
0%
Good
83%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 6 reviews

Skanderbeg Monument

3. Independence Monument

Sheshi Pavaresia, Vlore Albania
Excellent
27%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 121 reviews

Independence Monument

Reviewed By myania - Athens, Greece

if you go to albania you must visit vlora. from this place modern history of albania started this emblematic statue stands there to remind it it is the most beautiful city of the country with beaches that any other place in the world would envy

4. Muradie Mosque

Vlore Albania
Excellent
25%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 59 reviews

Muradie Mosque

Reviewed By Marek_ZG - Zielona Gora, Poland

The Muradie Mosque is claimed to be one of the most beautiful and oldest buildings in Vlore. When shopping in the old town, it is worth your visit.

5. Monument to Mother Teresa

Behind the Ebu Bekr Mosque, Shkoder Albania
Excellent
46%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 37 reviews

Monument to Mother Teresa

Reviewed By acnelson527 - Posen, United States

Beautiful monument erected for Saint Mother Teresa. It is in the Center near Ebu Bekr Mosque. The people pay homeage to this wonderful person by leaving flowers.

6. Toka Jone Monument

Sheshi i Komitetit, Lushnje Albania
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2 reviews

Toka Jone Monument

7. Unknown Partisan Monument

Rr. Punetoret e Rilindjes, Tirana Albania
Excellent
16%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
41%
Poor
14%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 44 reviews

Unknown Partisan Monument

8. Independence Monument

Parku Rinia, Tirana Albania http://www.visit-tirana.com/things-to-do/attractions/96/independence-monument
Excellent
18%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 45 reviews

Independence Monument

Reviewed By X5564XMjimh - Chisinau, Moldova

The monument was constructed in November 2012 to mark the 100th anniversary of Albania's declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire. It carries national symbols including the two-eagle heads and a self-inscribed declaration of independence. Very nice!

9. Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument

Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana Albania http://www.visit-tirana.com/things-to-do/attractions/48/postbllok-(checkpoint)--tirana
Excellent
21%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 61 reviews

Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument

Reviewed By BT3rd - Datchet, United Kingdom

This area is a park that signifies the time when communist rule was still in force, but now replaced by democracy. Here you’ll find joists and beams from one of Albania’s labour camps, a bunker and a section of the Berlin Wall donated after the fall of East Germany. Poignant reminders of that era so it never returns.

10. Friendship Monument

Tirana Albania
Excellent
20%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
45%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 40 reviews

Friendship Monument

Reviewed By X5564XMjimh - Chisinau, Moldova

The monument was built in 2016 and is dedicated to the Albanian and Kuwaiti people. The colors of the monument are the colors of the Kuwaiti flag. Nice monument in small square.

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