The capital of Albania attracts with its colorful atmosphere, history and culture. To see what else it can do for you, we recommend you to explore the detailed map of Tirana online!
Geography
If you look at Tirana on a world map, it is located in the middle of the Albanian plain, along the Ishmi River. The city is surrounded by hills, but in the northwest it is surrounded by a small valley, through which the Adriatic Sea can be seen 40 km away. To the east is Dajt Mountain, whose top point is over 1600 meters high.
A map of Tirana with districts shows that two rivers, the Tirana and the Lana, flow through the city. There are four large artificial lakes - Tirana, Farka, Paskukani and Tufina, as well as several smaller lakes. There is a large park near Lake Tirana.
Districts of Tirana
The administrative structure of Albania is quite young. The current municipality of Tirana was created after the reform and merger of 2015. The capital is the administrative center of the region of the same name, one of the 12. Note in advance where Tirana is located on the map of Albania. Finding it is easy - it is the largest city in the country.
The best tourist areas of Tirana
Although Tirana on the map and looks impressive, in reality it is quite compact and it is a great city for hiking. That's why you won't find frankly unfortunate neighborhoods here - all of them are accessible and have their own peculiarities. The development is a bit chaotic in places due to the fact that the city has developed rapidly.
- The first and most obvious answer to the question of which district to live in is the city center. There are the main historical sights, good restaurants, stores and everything you need for tourists. So we advise you to immediately find the center of Tirana on the map.
- A popular youth neighborhood is Block. Will be liked by lovers of nightlife and active leisure. On the map with hotels there are many interesting modern options. There are bars, clubs, art cafes.
- What neighborhood to choose for nature lovers? The area near Dyte Mountain with a large park area and opportunities for active recreation and hiking. The second option is the area near Lake Tirana.
- For authentic atmosphere and national flavor, find New Bazaar on the map of Tirana's neighborhoods. There's delicious food, local produce and lots of souvenirs, but it can be noisy.
Dangerous neighborhoods in Tirana
Albania is actually a very safe country, and it ranks higher in the world rankings than many European capitals. There is a low crime rate here, and even pocket theft. So you simply will not find any specific dangerous areas of Tirana on the map. Except that sometimes beggars are found in tourist areas.
Tirana tourist map
The easiest and most convenient way to both find Tirana on a world map and to explore Tirana in detail by neighborhood is Google maps. There you can also build a route and see all the information you are interested in, but this is not the only option.
In maps.me application you can download a map of Tirana with streets in advance and quietly use it without internet and roaming. There are other similar apps. For example, the local Tirana Map and Walks. Just compare different options and choose a convenient one.
On the city website visit-tirana.com you can not only explore, but also download a map, and at the same time find a lot of other useful information on sights, food, routes and accommodation. A better known international map download site is mapz.com. Images from there are handy to print if you need to.
A good map of Tirana for the tourist is at wanderlog.com. The main places of interest and attractions are marked there. And a map with hotels is available at tirana-hotel.com. Separately, we recommend studying the airport map in advance, so that you do not get lost on the spot.
Several suitable audio guides can be found on the website and in the SmartGuide app. And a physical guide booklet with a map of Tirana for tourists and a brief information note can be found locally at popular points of interest, souvenir stores and tour desks.
Conclusion
To decide which neighborhood is better to go to, we advise you to start with a map with sights and planning the desired leisure activities. Already then you will be able to choose a more suitable place from all the neighborhoods of Tirana.
