12/05/2025
There are places that don’t just offer sights, but stories—Tirana was that for me. I didn’t expect a fairytale when I booked my trip. But from the moment I arrived, the city unfolded like a beautifully illustrated book I didn’t want to put down. Tirana welcomed me with colours—vibrant murals, sunlit cafés, and the warm hues of kind strangers’ smiles. The rhythm of the city was a gentle heartbeat, blending history and modern life in a way that felt effortlessly magical. Every corner held something unexpected: the surreal beauty of the Grand Park, the hidden stories whispered by Bunk’Art’s walls, and the golden evenings spent walking under the soft lights of Skanderbeg Square. From the moment I arrived, Tirana wrapped me in its vibrant charm. The heart of the city, Skanderbeg Square, was my first stop. Wide, open, and buzzing with energy, it felt like the perfect place to begin my adventure. The square seemed to breathe with history, and as I stood beneath the towering statue of Skanderbeg, I could almost hear echoes of Albania’s past mingling with the laughter of children playing nearby. A short walk led me to one of the city’s most iconic landmarks—the Pyramid of Tirana. Part monument, part mystery, it stood as a symbol of the city’s transformation. Climbing its steps gave me a surprising sense of freedom, as if I was stepping beyond the ordinary into something uniquely Tirana. But the moment that truly swept me off my feet was my ride on the Dajti Ekspres. Gliding over the treetops in a glassy cable car, I watched the city fade below and the Dajti Mountain rise to greet me. The view from the top was nothing short of magical—rolling hills, fresh mountain air, and a silence that spoke louder than words. It felt like time had paused just for me. Each evening, I returned to the city to find it glowing with life. Cafés spilled onto sidewalks, music drifted through alleyways, and locals welcomed me with open hearts and genuine curiosity. Tirana didn’t just offer sights—it offered connection. Tirana taught me that fairytales don’t always involve castles or dragons. Sometimes, they’re made of laughter with new friends, flavors you can’t pronounce but never forget, and the quiet joy of getting lost in a place that somehow feels like it was waiting for you all along. My fairytale wasn’t written in a book. It was lived in Tirana—and I’ll be telling that story for a long time. Pazari i Ri , TID Tirana