8 of the best · Tirana, Albania
A capital that keeps reinventing itself: new towers, a renewed Pyramid and fresh public spaces, described factually by status. We do not publish prices or investment advice.
Our 8 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Tirana.
150 metres over the square
A 150-metre mixed-use tower by Skanderbeg Square, topped out in 2020, planned for a hotel, serviced apartments and offices.
Sheshi SkënderbejExplore View on map
Climb to the top
The 1988 pyramid, renovated and reopened in 2023 with steps to the top and a technology centre for young people.
Bulevardi Dëshmorët e KombitExplore View on map
112 metres at the stadium
The 112-metre, 24-storey tower at the corner of the national stadium, home to the Tirana Marriott.
Rruga Muhamet GjolleshaExplore View on map
Colour and concrete.
The back story
In the early 2000s, Tirana began painting the grey façades of its apartment blocks in bold stripes and patterns. Since then, a new square, a reborn Pyramid and a skyline of towers have changed the city again.
Towers, landmarks and public spaces.
112 metres at the stadium
The 112-metre, 24-storey tower at the corner of the national stadium, home to the Tirana Marriott.
Rruga Muhamet GjolleshaExplore View on map
150 metres over the square
A 150-metre mixed-use tower by Skanderbeg Square, topped out in 2020, planned for a hotel, serviced apartments and offices.
Sheshi SkënderbejExplore View on map
Fruit, cheese, raki and terraces
Tirana’s renovated central market: fruit and vegetable stalls, cheese, honey and raki, surrounded by restaurants and cafés.
Sheshi Avni RustemiExplore View on map
A new park on an old dump
A lakeside park in Paskuqan, transformed from waste ground with thousands of new trees and a cycle lane.
Climb to the top
The 1988 pyramid, renovated and reopened in 2023 with steps to the top and a technology centre for young people.
Bulevardi Dëshmorët e KombitExplore View on map
Resorts and marinas.
Villas on the Riviera
A beachfront resort community at Palasë on the Albanian Riviera with villas, apartments, hotels and leisure facilities.
Palasë, HimarëExplore View on map
Apartments by the yachts
A mixed-use waterfront development in Vlorë with apartments for sale, hotels, a yacht marina and a promenade.
Vlorë seafrontExplore View on map
Projects are described factually by status. Check each project's official website for the latest; we do not publish prices or investment advice.
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