Eri Mataj

Tirana
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Spotter since 2015

My spots (18)

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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...

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Bars
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Coffee & tea

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Eri

Mataj

Oct 15, 2024
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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!

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Art & culture
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Bars
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Coffee & tea
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Music

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Eri

Mataj

Oct 15, 2024
Korpusi
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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.

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Relaxing

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Eri

Mataj

Oct 14, 2024
Duff
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Duff – An awesome sports bar

"Duff" in Tirana is like one of those American sports bars you go to drink lots of beer (Simpsons fans will get it). I do love their beer...

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Bars

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Eri

Mataj

Oct 10, 2024
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Lincoln Garden Cafe – In the dictator's garden

"Lincoln Garden Cafe" in Tirana is a coffee bar located in the garden of the famous communist dictator's house, Enver Hoxha. It's lovely for sunny days...

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Coffee & tea

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Eri

Mataj

Oct 10, 2024
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Librari Adrion – A place for book lovers

"Librari Adrion" in Tirana is a great bookshop - it's central, it has every book you want, and they have great couches to sit and read in!

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Art & culture

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Eri

Mataj

Oct 10, 2024
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Mrizi i Zanave – Traditional food it is

"Mrizi i Zanave" Tirana is a good traditional restaurant - actually, I think it's the very best; no way you're leaving hungry. Also, try the 'fli'!

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Snacks

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Eri

Mataj

Oct 10, 2024
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Bla Bla Public Bar – Smokers will love this place

"Bla Bla public bar" in Tirana is one of those important places that's 'gentle' to smokers! I like how they keep serving hot drinks even after 21:00...

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Bars

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Eri

Mataj

Oct 10, 2024

About me

About me
I've been living in Tirana all my life... of course, this helped to know the streets and spots of this city by heart (obviously some more than others). I like to go out after work, love to meet new people and also attend all kinds of events in the city.

I have a deep love for good music, MUST-read-at-least-once kind of books and great painters.

Why Tirana?
What I love most about my city is the beautiful mess. Don’t get me wrong in this, but I mean the passion for life people have. I’ve traveled to some places, maybe not enough but still, I see people here have the original, traditional fire most people from the Balkans have and it’s difficult, with all the globalization, to keep that fire burning. I am talking about the people because that’s what makes a city alive, right?

Tirana might not have many museums or art galleries to see, but it has a lot of places to hang out and chill (that's how we roll) . The nightlife is also great here, especially on weekends. You can find all sorts of places to spend a good time.

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