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Likos Bakery
Eat byrek, the Albanian delight
Byrek is a popular dish in Albania, appreciated by both locals and foreigners. It's commonly eaten for breakfast and is typically coupled with Ayran.
by
Gentiana
Gjyshka
Hana Corner Café
Vegan Milk in Tirana
Hana Corner Café is noted for its wonderful pastries but what I love most about this place is that here I can find almond and oat milk for my cappuccino.
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Gentiana
Gjyshka
Street Art of Tirana
A touch of color
One of my favorite and most spectacular murals depicts the library where Kadare and Dritero, the most famous Albanian writers, are portrayed at the top.
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Gentiana
Gjyshka
Trinity
A Vintage Cafe
It's a place that truly captures the essence of bygone times. Discover a diverse selection of coffees and an impressive array of cocktails.
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Gentiana
Gjyshka
Bana's
Fresh pasta in a pyramid
Discover not only freshly made pasta to-go but also a tempting array of sandwiches crafted with Italian and Albanian products, displayed beautifully.
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Gentiana
Gjyshka
The Plaza Hotel
The View Lounge
This 23rd-floor bar is a hidden gem, offering a breathtaking view of the entire city, especially at night when the city lights illuminate the skyline.
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Gentiana
Gjyshka
Mollza
A sweet escape
This enchanting establishment is a restaurant, pizzeria, and a café all under one roof. Surrounded by green trees, blossoming flowers, and lush greenery.
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Gentiana
Gjyshka
Vila IronBrush
Tattoo or a beer?
"Vila IronBrush" is in a typical Tirana two-floor house with a garden. It brings great tattoo talent, live music, artists and cheap beer all in one!
by
Eri
Mataj
Radio Bar
Not just another "hipster" bar
"Radio Bar" is my top favorite place in Tirana. Come to think of it, every time visitors ask for a good place for drinks, this bar is everyone's top tip...
by
Eri
Mataj
Panevino
Exquisite Italian restaurant
"Panevino" (literally 'breadwine'!) in Tirana is one of the best Italian restaurants in town, and that's saying a lot, 'cause we simply love Italy here...
by
Klea
Vyshka
Korpusi
A different city inside of a city
"Korpusi" is in fact the Polytechnic University of Tirana. It has a lot of space, so lots of people come here to enjoy the atmosphere, not just students.
by
Eri
Mataj
Dajti Express
Cable car to Tirana's main mountain
"Dajti Express" in Tirana is the cable car that takes you up THE city mountain, where the air is not polluted and the panorama opens up in front of me!
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Klea
Vyshka
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