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Galeria FAB
Contemporary art
About Galeria FAB
Galeria FAB, the gallery of the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Arts, hosts changing exhibitions of contemporary art, many by students and teachers, from painting and sculpture to photography and installation. It is a good place to see what young Albanian artists are making, and openings are lively. It sits on Rruga Ibrahim Rugova near Blloku, and entrance is usually without charge. Check the municipality’s listing for current shows before you go.
Why it's on our list
- Contemporary art
- Changing exhibitions
- Near Blloku
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Galeria FAB before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Galeria FAB are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova100 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova150 m2 min walk
Key sights
- Postbllok – Checkpoint350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- The Pyramid of Tirana600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- House of Leaves950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Tirana Castle1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Bunk’Art 21.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Skanderbeg Square1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Et’hem Bey Mosque1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Clock Tower of Tirana1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Historical Museum1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri)1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
Getting around
- Tirana International Airport (TIA)14 kmCar or taxi 44 min