Don't be confused by the name. It is not a castle. The area where it used to be is now a place where they have fancy restaurants and expensive shops. It is nice, I am not saying otherwise, but just so you have clear expectations. You can grab something to eat or have a drink and you'll enjoy it.

This is the house where the secret police under the old communist state kept all their files . It has very very long lists of people who 'disappeared', and of those were executed. Chilling place. How to rule through fear.

The place geroies and there a lot of restaurants and cafe with good view . We eat at panorama Italy resturant good pizza and pepsi but the waiter want take Euro more than lek but i exchange and gave him only check . Tirana castels have a lot of history inside but if u not came with company u will pay for ticket . There's old pazar have soviners.

Amazing museum with a lot of history, not exactly a beautiful one but is important to learn and remember to not let it happen again. Explanations in English, two floors, bunker and a lot espionage equipment. It costs 700 LEK. Definitely a must visit place in Tirana.

This is a really cool museum. You can learn a lot about the Albanian secret service from years ago. A lot of things are translated in English,so you'll be able to understand what is going on. There are some videos playing, a lot of old equipment. It would have been nice if the place was a bit more interactive. I wanted to touch things and act like a spy on my pics. Don't forget to go into the bunker that is in front of the building!

Very lovely place especially for tourists. There are a lot of restaurants and bars, gelato and gifts. Very relaxing stroll but don’t go too fast, you’ll be out the other side in no time.

(Translated by Google) Together with Bunkart 1 and 2, this is one of the places not to be missed if you visit Tirana. Indispensable to understand the climate of terror in which the Albanian people lived for too many years. To see absolutely! (Original) Insieme con Bunkart 1 e 2, questo è uno dei posti da non mancare se si visita Tirana. Indispensabile per capire il clima di terrore in cui ha vissuto il popolo albanese per troppi anni. Da vedere assolutamente!

Tirana castle is located in downtown city.It thought is built in antiquity during Byzantine period, Justinian emperor.In 1798 was in hands of Toptani family that came from Kruja. Today, it's a tourist attraction.It's a place where you can find restaurants with traditional foods.

Converting an historical fort into a sort of duity free mall is highly criticable… It’s the price to pay to put puplic value buildings in the hand of private interest. Be fare don’t 5 stars for that! You legitimate this behavior.

Tirana castle is turned into shopping lane and full of restaurants. It looks amazing and lively in night.

Um, not a castle, just a bazaar featuring restaurants and such, surrounded by a wall. Couldn't find anything special here.

Impressive fortress that dates back to the Ottoman era. Although the castle has been reconstructed over the years, it still retains much of its historical charm and character. Several restaurants, cafes and shops have been built in and around its walls. There is also a small museum inside the castle, but we did not go in. A must-see in Tirana!

Tirana Castle has undergone a magnificent transformation, blending the charm of its historic exterior with a modern and bustling socialites' hub within. The well-designed space inside showcases a contemporary open bazaar concept, housing some of the city's best restaurants and shops. Strolling through the castle's exterior evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminding us of its historical significance. Once inside, you're greeted with a vibrant and refined ambiance, perfect for an unforgettable dining experience. Among the gems inside, restaurants like Gzona, Ismet Shehu, Nama Sushi, and Lezzet take center stage, offering culinary delights that satisfy the most refined taste buds. Tirana Castle has truly become a cultural and culinary landmark, where history meets modernity in a seamless fusion. A must-visit destination for both locals and tourists seeking a taste of tradition and the contemporary flair! #TiranaCastle #HistoricCharm #ModernHub #OpenBazaarConcept #BestRestaurants #CulinaryDelights #SocialitesSpace #RefinedAmbiance #CulturalLandmark #CulinaryFusion #RestaurantReview #FoodieFinds #FoodieDelights #TasteBudsTingling #HistoricTreasure #CulinaryGems #CityOfTirana #FoodLover #CulinaryAdventure #FoodieTravels #ExploreTirana #CulturalHeritage #TasteOfHistory

(Translated by Google) The castle was a Mansio-Mutatio type Egnatia road station. It was the center of a settlement, labeled with a variety of names since the first centuries of our era. Tirkan (IV century e.), Tergiana (1297), when the chancellery of its ruler Karli I Anzhu was established, and in today's form Tyranna (1505) according to Barlet. This type is still not fully specified. But the castle, the most ancient testimony of this city, is located exactly where the old and new roads connecting the capital and then all of Albania - the north to the south, the east to the west - were crossed and crossed. In the premises of the Fortress of Tirana there are several traditional houses which have created the style of Tirana's civic building. In the buildings within the castle of Tirana have inhabited members of the ruling families of the city and therefore they are also considered as buildings of the first local administration. Each of the old streets, before entering Tirana, was dominated by a castle or fortress. The castle of Lalmit (2nd century BC) was located on the hill where the Erzeni river took the turn and allowed the road to Petrela. Tujan Castle, a stone-shaped fortified square, where traces of life come from the first period of iron. Rebuilt in the 4th and 4th centuries, it was the gateway to the Dibër-Tirana-Durrës corridor. On the other side, near the mountain of Villa where the straits of Krraba are located, was the Illyrian Partheni town, Persqopi (III-III century BC), whose inhabitants were later displaced to Petrela. The castle of Dorëz on the hill between the river of Trevel and Piol (Iron Age), then Ndroq Castle, the castle of Preza and the fortress of Ishmi, all together, these ancient and medieval fortresses constituted the protection district of Tirana. Tirana's castle was and remained the historical nucleus of Tirana's treasury and administrative residence during the Middle Ages. As such, it continued to exist in the nineteenth century. of XVII when the city of Tirana lay around it, having a civic center with the culinary (social cultural complex) built by Sulejman Pasha, the North American craftsman market, Namazgjane and the Tabak bridge from the east, government buildings inside the land castle. On both sides of the castle, the fortress was set up on the banks of the Lana River. It was supposed that in 1640, Ahmet Bey performed rebuilding works on the perimeter walls of the castle by raising them in height over the antique structures. His work was also the long tower that is still partially in good shape. The castle suffered damage again during the interfeudal wars of the XVIII century, when Ahmet Kurt's troops collided with Berat pasha with the Bushatllins. The people of Tirana enclosed within it were defended with heroism and the castle was not occupied by either of them. Of this time are the firearms system for firearms at the top of the perimeter walls. After 1814 the Castle of Tirana became the residence of its new rulers; Toptans from Kruja, who built two houses one for housing and the other waiting for today. During the twentieth century, when it lost its original defense function, the greatest damage was noted. She lost part of the surrounding walls and almost did not allow it to be understood by the remains, her full stylistic formulation. However, it still remained a government mansion or the most prominent place for them even today. The Academy of Sciences, the People's Assembly and the National Art Gallery are today on the site of the Castle. The Tirana Community with the Institute of Monuments of Culture are paying close attention to this fundamental monument of the program "Return on Identity". First in this conception, the Castle of Tirana was and should be treated in our era as the historical and cultural nucleus of the Capital. (Original) Kalaja ishte një stacion rrugor i vijës Egnatia i tipit Mansio-Mutatio. Ajo përbënte qendrën e një vendbanimi, të emërtuar me një variacion emrash që në shekujt e parë të erës sonë. Tirkan (shek IV e.s.), Tergiana (1297) kur në të ishte vendosur kancelaria e sundimtarit të saj Karli I Anzhu, dhe në formën e sotme Tyranna (1505) sipas Barletit. Ky tiponim akoma nuk është saktësuar plotësisht. Por kalaja, dëshmia më e lashtë e këtij qyteti, ndodhet pikërisht në vendin ku derdheshin e kryqëzoheshin rrugët e vjetra e të reja që e lidhnin kryeqytetin dhe pastaj krejt Shqipërinë – veriun me jugun, lindjen me perëndimin. Në ambientet e Kalasë së Tiranës ka disa shtëpi tradicionale të cilat kanë krijuar stilin e ndërtesës qytetare Tiranase. Në ndërtesat brenda Kalasë së Tiranës kanë banuar pjesëtarë të familjeve sunduese të qytetit dhe për këtë arsye ato konsiderohen edhe si godina të administratës së parë lokale. Secila nga rrugët e vjetra, para se të hynin në Tiranë dominoheshin nga një kështjellë apo kala. Kalaja e Lalmit (shek. II e.s.) ndodhej në kodrinën ku lumi Erzenit merrte kthesën e lejonte kalimin rrugor drejt Petrelës. Kalaja e Tujanit, një fortifikatë e gurtë me formë katërkëndëshe, ku gjurmët e jetës hasen që nga periudha e parë e hekurit. E rindërtuar në shek e IV e.s., ajo ishte porta hyrëse e korridorit Dibër-Tiranë-Durrës. Në anën tjetër, pranë malit të Vilës ku janë ngushticat e Krrabës, ndodhej qyteti ilir i Parthinëve, Persqopi (shekIV-III p.e.s.), banorët e të cilit më pas u shpërngulën në Petrelë. Kalaja e Dorëzit në kodrën ndërmjet lumit të Trezës e të Piollit (periudha e I e hekurit), pastaj Kalaja e Ndroqit, kalaja e Prezës dhe kalaja e Ishmit, të gjitha së bashku, këto kala antike e mesjetare përbënin rrethin mbrojtës të Tiranës. Kalaja e Tiranës ishte dhe mbeti bërthama historike e trevës së Tiranës dhe rezidencë administrative përgjatë mesjetës së mesme. Si e tillë vazhdoi të ekzistonte edhe në shek. e XVII kur qyteti i Tiranës u shtri përreth saj duke pasur një qendër qytetare me kullijen (kompleksin social kulturor) të ndërtuar nga Sulejman Pasha, pazarin zejtar tregtar nga pamja veriore, Namazgjanë dhe urën e Tabakëve nga ana lindore, ndërtesat e qeveritarëve brenda truallit të kalasë. Nga dy anët e tjera kalaja ngrihej mbi brigjet e lumit të Lanës. Është menduar që në vitin 1640, Ahmet beu kreu punime rindërtuese në muret rrethues të kalasë duke i ngritur ato në lartësi mbi strukturat antike. Vepër e tij ishte edhe kulla e gjatë që mbetet akoma pjesërisht në gjendje të mirë. Kalaja pëson dëmtime sërish në periudhën e luftërave ndërfeudale të shek XVIII, kur aty u përplasën trupat e Ahmet Kurt pashës së Beratit me Bushatllinjtë. Populli i Tiranës i mbyllur brenda saj u mbrojt me heroizëm dhe kalaja nuk u pushtua nga asnjëri prej tyre. Të kësaj kohe janë sistemi i frëngjive për armë zjarri në pjesën më të lartë të mureve rrethues. Pas vitit 1814 Kalaja e Tiranës bëhet rezidencë e sundimtarëve të rinj të saj ; Toptanëve të ardhur nga Kruja, të cilët ndërtuan dy shtëpi njërën për banim dhe tjetrën për pritje që janë dhe sot. Përgjatë shek XX kur humbet funksioni i saj origjinal për mbrojtje, vërehen dëmtimet më të mëdha. Ajo humbi një pjesë të mureve rrethues dhe thuajse nuk lejon të kuptohet nga mbetjet, formulimi i saj i plotë stilistik. Megjithatë ajo sërish mbeti rezidencë qeveritare apo vendi më i spikatur për to edhe në ditët tona. Në truallin e Kalasë janë sot Akademia e Shkencave, Kuvendi Popullor dhe Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve. Bashkësia e Tiranës me Institutin e Monumenteve të Kulturës, po i kushtojnë një vëmendje thelbësore këtij monumenti themelor të programit “Kthim në identitet”. E parë në këtë konceptim Kalaja e Tiranës ishte dhe duhet trajtuar në epokën tonë si bërthama historike e kulturore e Kryeqytetit.

(Translated by Google) Lots of cafes and galleries. A lively place (Original) הרבה בתי קפה וגלריות. מקום תוסס

Beautiful place to wander, shop, and eat.

(Translated by Google) One of the symbols of the city of Tirana. Located near the magnificent main square, it is a place to go for a walk immersed in an old-time quiet and relaxed atmosphere. There are numerous craft shops and beautiful places to meet to drink or eat something good. If you are passing by Tirana, definitely worth a visit (Original) Uno dei luoghi simboli della città di Tirana. Situato nei pressi della magnifica piazza principale è un luogo dove andare a passeggiare immersi in un'atmosfera daltri tempi tranquilla e rilassata. Presenti numerosi negozi di artigianato e bellissimi locali dove incontrarsi per bere o mangiare qualcosa di buono. Se passate da Tirana sicuramente da farci un salto

Visited on the 11/12/19. The museum was closed at the moment due to the earthquake. The ladies at the reception didn't know when they museum will reopen again since they're waiting for an answer for the responsible authorities to determine if it can be opened again. Anyways, I think that this kind of information should be posted somewhere online just to avoid unnecessary trips.

Good overview of how the secret police worked during the communist era. It is said to be a good complement to what you see in BunkArt, another museum in the city. I did not have time to go to the latter, but still appreciated the resources and facts presented here.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, well-kept museum with lots of information panels in English. A must for those who love history (Original) Museo bellissimo, curato e con tantissimi pannelli informativi in inglese. Imperdibile per chi ama la storia

(Translated by Google) House of leaves.007 Albanian guarded hotels frequented by foreign embassies for up to the communist government ministers. Therefore Albania was the most watched country in the world (Original) Casa delle foglie.007 albanesi sorvegliavano alberghi frequentati da stranieri ambasciate per sino i ministri del governo comunista.Quindi Albania era il paese più sorvegliato al mondo

(Translated by Google) Admission over 3 times more expensive than anything else in the country (700 ALL). Milestones of foreign tourists in the capital. No possibility to pay by card. At the same time, there are no candidates willing to enter. (Original) Wstęp ponad 3 razy droższy, niż na cokolwiek innego w kraju (700 ALL). Dojenie turystów zagranicznych w stolicy. Brak możliwości zapłaty kartą. Przy tym chętnych do wejścia brak.

This review is about 1 week Visit to Albania in the month of October 2021. Generally, the flight was pleasant, and the ticket was cheap and all that is due to the pandemic and the world just started to open. We stayed in the city of Tirana, the capital of Albania, It was long flight, with no service at all with no entertainment on board. Just few passengers and we are all with Masks. On arrival the weather was nice, some days were cold, others were with clear sunny skies. Make sure to have right comfy shoes, clothes and small backpack going with you all the time. Hotels are Cheap and very much affordable with minimal services and comfort, as we are on the go, that should be fine. Crime. Public security is generally good, particularly in Tirana, and Albanians are very hospitable to visitors. Crime and violence do occur in some areas. Food is bit challenging, but its as per your budget and taste. Most of the places can be visited in 30 minutes or less. Castle of Krujë is one must go to place, the Castle withstood three massive sieges from the Turks respectively in 1450, 1466 and 1467. The Kruja Bazaar is famous for being one of the oldest in Albania, also the Skanderbeg square. Churches, Wine Houses, fine dining, happy hours and all what you desire. Where every you go, first option is cash

A very nice place, five stars for sure.

Great quite place with amazing views to spend the afternoon.

Remaining castle in the center is now attractive shops and restaurants. Because of the remaining ambiance of the castle the restaurants and shops inside looks soo nice. It became a natural beauty of the place. The prices are not so cheap but it’s nice just to walk and see the shops and restaurants inside.

Also known as Fortress of Justinian/Justinian's Fortress now holds souvenir shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. The foundations that have been incorporated into the pedestrian street are all that remains of Tirana's original castle, a military stronghold dating from some time between the 4th and 6th centuries. There's also a stretch of defensive wall further along the street that dates back to Ottoman times. The Toptani family from Kruja took possession of the castle around 1800. Still a nice place to hang out.

There are lots of restaurants inside but the best thing is the free WiFi, free fountains with drinkable water and free toilets

This is one of the best thing in Tirana. They decided to "use" the old castle and transform it into a restaurant area. It's very modern and the offer there is a amazing. There are not only coffe shops and restaurants but also a few jewelleries, some souvenir shops and so on. I have also had the chance to try one for the restaurants there and the atmosphere is simply amazing

A quiet ,very comfortable place to be ,not far from everything.It is definitely worth a visit )

Nice restaurant inside. Beautiful

Very modern and clean place with a lot of gift shops and restaurants

Tirana castle is one of the best attractions of Tirana for an evening drink or night out to eat. I’ve been to this place multiple times considering it is just a few minutes of walking distance from my house. I love these restaurants and bars.

Place not to miss

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful place, very well put in values ​​by a mix modern and old architecture. However, there are not enough references to the history of the place. We are a lost. The showcases are beautiful, the products are beautiful but the prices are crazy for Tirana. It's a little surreal to pay a coffee three times cheaper 50 meters further ... (Original) C'est un bel endroit, très bien mis en valeurs par une architecture mixant moderne et ancien. Cependant, il n'y a pas suffisamment de références à l'histoire du lieu. On est un perdu. Les vitrines sont belles, les produits sont beaux mais les prix sont fous pour Tirana. C'est un peu surréaliste de payer un café trois fois moins cher 50 mètres plus loin...

(Translated by Google) The castle of Tirana was built by one of the successors of the founder of Tirana, Sulejman Pasha Bargjini (1604), Ahmet Pasha Bargjini, in the second half of the XVIII century. In 1798, the castle falls into the hands of the Toptani family from Kruja. In addition, visitors are offered to watch the new traces of the Tirana Castle recently discovered and restored and admirably intertwined with the context and surrounding infrastructure. (Original) Kalaja e Tiranës është ndërtuar nga njëri prej pasardhësve të themeluesit të Tiranës, Sulejman Pashë Bargjini (1604), Ahmet Pashë Bargjini, në gjysmën e dytë të shekullit XVIII. Në vitin 1798, kalaja bie në duart e familjes Toptani nga Kruja. Krahas kësaj, vizitorëve u ofrohen të shikojnë edhe gjurmët e reja të kalasë së Tiranës të zbuluara dhe restauruara kohët e fundit dhe të ndërthurura këndshëm me kontekstin dhe infrastrukturën përreth.

(Translated by Google) Very nice little shopping mile. There are no special shops and artists. Here you can get something to bring home. (Original) Sehr schöne kleine Shopping Meile. Es gibt keine spezielle Läden und Künstler. Hier bekommt man gut etwas für Zuhause zum mitbringen.

(Translated by Google) The entrance was very nice and promising, but inside there were only restaurants and local. I expect more stories (Original) Hyrja shumë e bukur dhe premtuese, por brenda kishte vetëm restorante dhe lokale. Prisja më shumë histori

(Translated by Google) Enchanting (Original) Incantevole

(Translated by Google) Nice place but nothing to visit: there are only shops and restaurants (good value for money) (Original) Lieu agréable mais rien à visiter : il n'y a là que boutiques et restaurants (à un bon rapport qualité-prix)

(Translated by Google) Nice I recommend it (Original) Bello lo consiglio

(Translated by Google) Amazing (Original) Mahnitese

Don't get fooled by the name as it's not really a castle. But a nice area full of hip bars, cafes and restaurants.

Place for oryginal souvenir shops (handcraft) and to eat.

The trendy place to be in if you are looking for good restaurants and cafes. A must to visit if you come to Tirana.

Trendy shops and restaurants. If you want authentic Tirana look elsewhere.

(Translated by Google) Worth seeing (Original) Sehenswert

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place (Original) מקום יפהפה

(Translated by Google) nice place. tastefully renovated (Original) bel posto. rinnovato con gusto

(Translated by Google) Nothing special (Original) Nada especial

(Translated by Google) An interesting combination of antiquity and modernity. (Original) Интересное сочетание старины и современности.

Little gem in the center of TIrana

(Translated by Google) The place is beautiful cafes, restaurants and some souvenir shops within the castle (Original) المكان جميل كافيهات ومطاعم وبعض محلات التذكارت داخل قلعه 👌🏻

(Translated by Google) Likely.... (Original) סביר....

(Translated by Google) Beautiful area (Original) Belle zone

Nice one

Kalaja e Tiranes, what a lovely place to be. It is situated in one of the most beautiful area of capital City of Tirana. There are a lot of of bars, restaurants, clubs, traditional stores, a pleace where you can have a good time with your friends enjoying a good food , good coffee and good shopping, it is an attractive turistic site as well

What a beauty

Loved it

Great

Super

(Translated by Google) Beautiful to see (Original) Bellissimo da vedere

Many shops and restaurants, very nice and relaxed environment.

Good for a walk and drink something

Very nice, cosy, lots of shops and coffe places...

(Translated by Google) A very nice place with delicious restaurants in Tirana (Original) Очень приятное местечко с вкуснейшими ресторанчиками в Тиране

Pleasant atmosphere. Turns slowly into a restaurant coffee shop mile with more and more of the smaller shops closing. It's passing by crowds of sitting people like every other place in Tirana.

I didn't know they had renovated the castle and was surprised and amazed with everything they had done. It's beautiful and there are many restaurants and wine bars to chose from. So many good vibes all around. Will definitely visit again.

(Translated by Google) It is a place with very cute side-by-side shops, restaurants and cafes in the Old Castle. Very nice . Pleasant ... (Original) Eski Kale'nin icinde cok şirin yan yana mağazalarin, restaurant ve cafe'lerin oldugu bir yer . Cok hoş . Keyifli ...

(Translated by Google) I deleted it (Original) Izbrisao sam je

amazing place with lots of coffee shops and restaurants

(Translated by Google) Good views. Bad security, I see it easy for outsiders to enter (Original) Buenas vistas. Mala seguridad, veo sencillo que entren personas ajenas

(Translated by Google) Gorgeous (Original) Bellissima

(Translated by Google) Nice walk inside the walls of a castle. On the sides of the promenade Bars and outdoor clubs. (Original) Passeggiata carina all'interno delle mura di un castello. Ai lati della passeggiata Bar e locali all'aperto.

(Translated by Google) An old castle with really nice local shops and restaurants inside (Original) Un vecchio castello con all'interno allestito di negozi ristoranti locali veramente carino

This is a great museum... A little pricy I think, but very very interesting. Lots of great information and exhibits. Couple of good videos... No gift shop or anything like that (which is refreshing). You do get the sense that you are being watched all the time though after a while... Spooky! Well worth the visit though.

A must visit, take your time and read carefully, shows the extremes socialism will go to, to remain in power

Most of items are documents, pictures, some physical articles. Not many visitors, but it is OK to visit at least once.

Beautiful building, central location. The museum really gives you a good impression of the communist past of Albania. Well organised. A lot of documents are in Albanian only, but nevertheless the museum teaches you a lot, all video's have subtitles.

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Interesting information and lots of surveillance objects to look at, decent amount is translated in English but not everything. Good snapshot into the surveillance techniques used by the communist regime and also acknowledges the victims. Can be a bit of a downer but that’s to be expected.

Interesting but a lot of reading and not interactive

Bit of a disappointing museum after all we had heard. It's interesting to hear about the secret police and see examples of their methods etc. but the museum doesn't really have a clear flow/story to lead you through, more just standalone rooms of facts. It's 700LEK to get in which for me is overpriced for what you get.

Very nice experience learned a lot about spying in times of communism. Good organization and very educated people in the building. Wouldnt go back:)

Vvery interesting and well made. BUT: PLEASE translate at least some of the important documents in english!! They show a lot of documents but without a translation... Tje only thing you get in english are the general descriptions of the toom you're currently in (see foto).

(Translated by Google) The place has many vestiges of the old secret police and how they spied on the town as a whole. The downside is that a single photograph cannot be recorded or taken. A shame especially for the price one pays: 600 leks per person. (Original) El lugar tiene muchos vestigios de la antigua policía secreta y de cómo espiaban al pueblo en su totalidad. Lo malo es que no puede grabarse ni tomar una sola fotografía. Una pena especialmente por el precio que uno paga: 600 leks por persona.

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) Buono

Excellent Metaphor in The Times of Social Media. Big brother shows you the old and outdated method of getting all your data at House of Leaves. If your cerebrum still boasts sufficient lubrication, you will take this as a hint of what's in store for you today, just a tad more sophisticated, naturally. It's free, sign up now!

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(Translated by Google) Was closed. All he had in front was a paper with a number. We called it and we were told it was closed due to the damage caused by the earthquake. Not only did he not have any workshop to do the work, but he also had no means. We came from Greece to see two museums, and both were closed with the same excuse. All other government buildings are open ... (Original) Ήταν κλειστό. Το μόνο που είχε μπροστά ήταν ένα χαρτί με ένα νούμερο. Το καλέσαμε και μας είπαν ότι είναι κλειστό λόγω ζημιών που προκλήθηκαν από τον σεισμό. Όχι μόνο δεν είχε μέσα κανένα συνεργείο να κάνει εργασίες, αλλά δεν είχε και κανέναν μέσα. Ήρθαμε από την Ελλάδα να δούμε δύο μουσεία, και τα δύο ηταν κλειστά με την ίδια δικαιολογία. Όλα τα άλλα κτίρια της κυβέρνησης είναι ανοιχτά...

Damaged after earthquake so it is close for nowadays 😞

Very interesting and important museum for every visitor of Tirana. The enternce fee is 700 LEK, which is not cheap , but its worth visiting in order to feel the atmosphere. I arrived at 16:00 and didn't have enough time to see everything, as it closes at 17:00. So please pay attention to this.

(Translated by Google) Curious (Original) Curioso

(Translated by Google) very pleasant surprise. very interesting museum (Original) piacevolissima sorpresa. museo molto interessante

Very important and interesting place

(Translated by Google) Orthodox Church. Pogdorica Cathedral. Beautiful and wonderfully ornate inside. Unmovable (Original) Iglesia ortodoxa. Catedral de Pogdorica. Bella y maravillosamente ornamentado por dentro. Imoerdible

(Translated by Google) In this museum you can see how its own population was spied in the period after the Second World War and the 1990s. The house was originally a hospital (you), there is also something to be found about the founder. But impressive to see on what scale spying happened and what resources were used then. Every large international hotel was spied as standard. Tip: you can also find a shelter in the front garden. It is a bit hidden, but if you look closely you will see it. (Original) In dit museum kun je zien hoe de eigen bevolking is bespioneerd in periode na de tweede Wereldoorlog en de jaren negentig. Het huis was oorspronkelijk een ziekenhuis(je), over de oprichter is ook nog iets te vinden. Maar indrukwekkend om te zien op welke schaal het spioneren toen gebeurde en welke middelen er toen gebruikt werden. Ieder groot internationaal hotel werd standaard bespied. Tip: in de voortuin is ook nog een schuilbunker te vinden, daar kun je ook in. Hij ligt een beetje verscholen maar als je goed kijkt zie je hem wel.

Cool museum with reasonable English signs

(Translated by Google) An exceptional place to understand Albanian history under communist dictatorship. (Original) Lieu d'exception pour comprendre l'histoire albanaise sous la dictature communiste.

Fascinating museum of documents and surveillance techniques and equipment.

Definitely one of the important places to visit in Tirana

(Translated by Google) Exciting exhibition, however, built a bit bewildering, very exciting text but not much exhibited (Original) Spannende Ausstellung jedoch ein bisschen verwirend aufgebaut, sehr spannende text aber nicht viel ausgestellt

Absolutely must go museum in tirana. Very friendly stuff.

(Translated by Google) Good idea but less successful museum (Original) God ide men mindre vellykket museum

It is really worth to go. Well prepared with fully English translation. Minimum 1 hour is needed.

Great traditoonal food.

Interesting and impressive museum. All the information is available in English and staff seem friendly. An in-depth look will take just over an hour or so.

A very well curated and interesting museum. Plenty of information that is put into context of Albania's history (vs. Bunk'Art which I found to be a bit of an information dump). A bit more expensive that others (LEK 700), but definitely worth the price. My main criticism is that they could have had more explanation around the paper documents displayed: lots pieces all in Albanian, but no translation.

As a Hungarian, I can relate to this museum. I am afraid, if someone is less aware of the history of ex-communist countries, the exhibition is not giving a throughout exploration of the absurdity of the system.

Nice place at the center of Tirana. Just the walls remained from the castle. Lots of cafes, shops and restaurants. Great atmosphere.

Fortress of Justinian or simply known as Tirana Castle is a castle in Tirana, Albania. Its history dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. Very nice place!

Nice place with many cafes and restaurants, there are some nice boutique shops as well! We enjoyed the atmosphere a lot!

It’s not a castle any more, just good place for cafe, restaurants and geft shops.

Very good place 👍

Vibrant and lively , great place to eat and have a drink , lots of restaurants and bars to select from

Wow wow wow! Must visit place Very cool place for go out in evening for drink or eat!

Amazing historical castle 🏰 in Tirana , need to visit.

The inner part of the castle is full of nice cafes and restaurants. There is also a nice wine bar where you can enjoy imported Italian red and white wine 🍷

Quite interesting setting of restaurants, cafes, little shops in the remnants of Byzantine/Ottoman fortifications. You can sit down and relax, have a drink, find some souvenirs.

A lovely, fairly high-end place, with beautiful shops and good restaurants. Only the castle wall remains, but it's a nice spot to spend a few hours.

Set inside the remaining walls of an old castle, the space is filled with attractive restaurants and cafes, with a few little shops sprinkled among them. The atmosphere here is lovely and it’s a great place to spend some time. There are additional cafes along the outside of the walls with large patios, and many trees providing lots of cooling shade. This is a pedestrian street so it’s a quieter space to sit and enjoy some downtime and people watching.

It's mainly just an outdoor shopping center with tourist focused restaurants.

A classy and modern amalgamation of ancient stone castle walls remains and ultra-modern architecture which proovides a very nice and athmospheric pedestrian area which is filled with different shops and eating-places. Really nice and modern way to bring life to old and impressive historic castle-ruins. Admirable!

Beautifull and nice place to eelax and enjoy alone or with friends.

Cafe and restaurant shop for souvenirs worth visit 👌🏼

Must seen , lots of good restaurants and bars inside

I had an incredible morning at the castle. Apart from the friendly environment and the diversity of all those shops and restaurants, I can confirm you can expect to have an amazing experience there. I was visiting the castle with my daughter and by mistake I forgot to take with me the bag. Fortunately after teaching the administrative staff, Sara one of the employees was more than helpful and willing to help me find the bag. Great experience and great staff!

Fancy place, not for us but it was nice to walk around. There are other restaurants outside too.

A nice upscale pedestrian walking zone with shops and restaurants

There is no castle present at the moment and only 1 stone wall is present across the street which was a part of the castle next to the food street next to the above photo.

nice place, too many options for food and coffee shops available

Very clean and nice place , many option to get dinner

Tirana Castle left me disappointed with its overpriced offerings. While the historical significance of the castle is intriguing, the entrance fee and additional charges seemed excessive for the limited attractions available. The castle itself is modest in size, and the lack of extensive exhibits or activities did not justify the high cost. Furthermore, the surrounding facilities and amenities were also overpriced, making it challenging to fully enjoy the experience without breaking the bank. While the castle's panoramic views of the city are undoubtedly impressive, it wasn't enough to compensate for the feeling of being overcharged for a relatively simple visit. Overall, while the Tirana Castle holds historical importance, the overall experience felt underwhelming and overpriced. I would recommend considering other attractions in Tirana that offer a more comprehensive and cost-effective experience.

An interesting place, the castle isn't really a castle though! There are different restaurants and bars there so you can enjoy a meal or snack/gelato. Also I recommend the OLIVE OIL there, good price and good quality. There are multiple shops that sell it over there. Worth a visit.

It looks nice , quite different from a typical castle.

What a beautiful space to walk around and discover shops and restaurants. We visited the shop that had many olive wood items where I purchased a small bowl for salt and a beautiful wood spoon. We also ate at the truffle restaurant across the way from the shop. I wanted to try everything because it sounded so delicious! I settled on the risotto, and we had the mushrooms and salad for appetizers.

It’s the ruin of the castle and is now turned into restaurants and souvenir shops. There was a Photo Booth at the time entrance of the castle ruins (Only cost €1 or 1 Lek)