Skanderbeg Monument, Tirana
The Skanderbeg Monument is a statue of Albanian hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu, often referred to as simply Skanderbeg. The statue stands in the main square of Tirana, also named in honor of this military commander. Skanderbeg
The bronze statue stands on a stone pedestal showing Skanderbeg on horseback. The 36-foot monument was designed by Odhise Paskali. It was installed at Skanderbeg Square in 1968 on the 500th anniversary of Skanderbeg's death.
The monument was erected in place of a statue of Joseph Stalin, facing the square and all of its cultural sites like the National Museum, the Clock Tower, Et'hem Bey Mosque and the Palace of Culture.
Behind the statue is a Park of Europe, a large, grassy area that is surrounded by a paved walkway and numerous shade trees. Surrounding Park of Europe are the government buildings of the square. These include the Tirana City Hall and numerous ministry buildings.
The bronze statue stands on a stone pedestal showing Skanderbeg on horseback. The 36-foot monument was designed by Odhise Paskali. It was installed at Skanderbeg Square in 1968 on the 500th anniversary of Skanderbeg's death.
The monument was erected in place of a statue of Joseph Stalin, facing the square and all of its cultural sites like the National Museum, the Clock Tower, Et'hem Bey Mosque and the Palace of Culture.
Behind the statue is a Park of Europe, a large, grassy area that is surrounded by a paved walkway and numerous shade trees. Surrounding Park of Europe are the government buildings of the square. These include the Tirana City Hall and numerous ministry buildings.
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Skanderbeg Monument on Map
Sight Name: Skanderbeg Monument
Sight Location: Tirana, Albania (See walking tours in Tirana)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Tirana, Albania (See walking tours in Tirana)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Tirana, Albania
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Tirana Introduction Walking Tour
Tirana is Albania's largest city. It is also the country's center of culture and government. Though the city itself was founded by the Ottomans in 1614, its history goes back to earlier times.
The Romans settled in the area that would become Tirana in the 3rd century. The Byzantine Emperor Justinian I built a castle that has some remnants left for tourists to see today. Tirana Castle,... view more
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Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
The Romans settled in the area that would become Tirana in the 3rd century. The Byzantine Emperor Justinian I built a castle that has some remnants left for tourists to see today. Tirana Castle,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Communist Heritage Sites
The people of Albania lived in a Communist state from 1976 through 1992. The country was ruled by one party, the Party of Labor of Albania. Dictator Enver Hoxha held power over the country and established a Stalinist-style of administration.
Citizens were oppressed by the secret police, known as the Sigurimi. They would spy on anyone who they believed to be an enemy of the state. Those who were... view more
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Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Citizens were oppressed by the secret police, known as the Sigurimi. They would spy on anyone who they believed to be an enemy of the state. Those who were... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles