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Libraria Albas
Children’s classics in Albanian
About Libraria Albas
Albas is a long-established Albanian publisher and bookshop, especially strong on children’s books, translated classics and Albanian literature, as well as school textbooks. For visitors, it is a good place to pick up an illustrated Albanian children’s book or a bilingual title as a gift, and to see what local readers are buying. Its shop is on Rruga Xhorxh W. Bush, near the centre, and you can browse the full catalogue online.
Why it's on our list
- Albanian publisher
- Children’s books
- Online shop
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Libraria Albas before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Libraria Albas 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 28 Nëntori50 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi100 m1 min walk
Key sights
- Tirana Castle150 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 3 min
- Bunk’Art 2250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Clock Tower of Tirana250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Et’hem Bey Mosque250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri)300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Skanderbeg Square350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- National Historical Museum500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- The Pyramid of Tirana550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- House of Leaves550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Postbllok – Checkpoint800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
Getting around
- Tirana International Airport (TIA)13 kmCar or taxi 42 min