Parks & nature · 13 of the best in Tirana
The Lana river walk
Through the centre
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Andrew Milligan sumo · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Lana river walk
The Lana river runs across the centre of Tirana between tree-lined banks, from the eastern hills to the west of the city. Walk beside it from the Tanners’ Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral towards the Grand Park, past some of the city’s painted façades, cafés and the edge of Blloku. It is a pleasant, shady route between sights, especially in the early evening, and cyclists use the paths too. Cross at the Postbllok memorial to continue into Blloku.
Why it's on our list
- Tree-lined banks
- Painted façades
- Easy walk
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Lana river walk before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Lana river walk 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 Dëshmorët e 4 Shkurtit200 m3 min walk
- Taxi rank, Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit200 m3 min walk
Key sights
- The Pyramid of Tirana150 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Postbllok – Checkpoint350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Bunk’Art 2350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Tirana Castle350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Skanderbeg Square400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- House of Leaves400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Et’hem Bey Mosque450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Clock Tower of Tirana450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- National Historical Museum650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri)800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
Getting around
- Tirana International Airport (TIA)13 kmCar or taxi 42 min