With a rental car you can discover the Albanian capital Tirana in the West of the country in a very comfortable way, without being dependent on other forms of transport. About 620,000 people in Tirana, which constitutes at the same time also the cultural, academic and economic center of the country live as the largest city in Albania. Tirana is Dajti located directly at the foot of the mountain with a height of over 1,600 M, in the North of the city of Tirana's the river flows through the region. But also due to the interesting culture and a pleasant Mediterranean atmosphere, thousands of tourists to Tirana, who want to enjoy the atmosphere of the city come every year. car hires are numerous throughout the city, rental car can be rented on site, thus quickly and easily directly.
The airport Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza is located about 17 km northwest from the city of Tirana. The airport is the only one in the entire country and therefore a major hub for the entire aviation sector. At the airport, all major car hire companies are represented, so that nothing in the way is a convenient travel with a car. Many European airlines use the airport for their passenger transport, regular flights to destinations such as Athens, Istanbul, Milan and Rome are offered.
The entire areas around Tirana were settled in the stone age. The first finds from the region go back to the sixth century. The ancient walls of the former Emperor Justinian around built around his fortress, are still parts of the city of Tirana, and can be visited. The first proper settlements come only from the period of the 17th century. On the site of two important trade paths crossed, the Ottomans could build a place of prayer as well as a small market place and some bathing establishments, where the traders on their way could insert a rest. The small town got the name Tehran, and was thus the forerunner of the present-day city of Tirana.
The many buildings in downtown of Tirana have the diverse influences from ages past and thus decisively shape the cityscape of the Albanian capital. Landmark of Tirana is the Skanderberg monument, which was built on the same course. The mosque is also worth seeing et'hem-Bay, the Tower of KULLA e Sahatit and of course the fortress Petrelë. Also in the field of culture, Tirana has much to offer. The most important museums and galleries of throughout the country are here and allow exciting insights into the development and history of the city.
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