Fun facts about Tirana
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Tirana is mentioned in Venetian documents dating back to the 1350s.
Tirana
Albania
Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance.
From the “History” section
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The first newcomers to Tirana in 1800 were Aromanians from nearby villages.
Tirana
Albania
Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance.
From the “History” section
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Tirana was declared the temporary capital of Albania on 8 February 1920.
Tirana
Albania
Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance.
From the “History” section
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Tirana is surrounded by two important protected areas: Dajti National Park and Mali me Gropa-Bizë-Martanesh Protected Landscape.
Tirana
Albania
Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance.
From the “Geography” section
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Tirana has a humid subtropical climate and is ranked among the wettest cities in Europe.
Tirana
Albania
Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance.
From the “Geography” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Photo: Chris Walts · CC BY-SA 2.0