Tirana

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Coordinates

• Latitude: 41.331656
• Longitude: 19.817223

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Introduction

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Though it's not a city renowned for its tourist appeal, Tirana nonetheless has an experience of its own to offer. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Albanian Alps, the city has a natural appeal to it, however the run down roads and decaying buildings leave a stronger impression of a city in ruin. The city has been Albania's capital since 1920.

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The average temperature varies between 6.7 °C in January and 31 °C in July. Annual rainfall is 1200 mm; the driest months are July and August while the wettest months are November and December.

Getting There

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Tirana International Airport (also known as Rinas airport or Mother Teresa airport) is located 25 km north-west of the city. There are regular connections with Italy, Austria, Germany, Greece, Hungary, England, Turkey, Bulgaria and Serbia. Albanian Airlines is the national carrier. Significant upgrades, including a new passenger terminal, were completed in March 2007 and the airport now describes itself as 'meeting international standards'. Taxis can take you to and from the airport for about 2500 Lek (roughly €20) each way. The journey is 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. Rinas Express operates an hourly bus service between the Airport and the National Museum in the centre of Tirana. The one-way fare is 200 Lek.^[1]

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