Tirana, the capital of Albania is located in the center of the country flanked by mountains and hills overlooking the serene Adriatic sea. Visit the Skanderberg square named after George Castriot, a patriot who fought the Ottoman Empire’s advances into central Europe. Prominent monuments of the city are located in the vicinity of the square. Climb the spiral staircase of the clocktower for stunning vistas of the city. It is best to see the magnificent clock tower at night when it’s illuminated. Visit the national historic museum to learn about the history of the city and Albania through different periods. The stunning mosaic art in the exterior of the museum is hard to miss. Tour the E’them mosque, an important landmark in Tirana. The 19th-century mosque is steeped in history and touted as a symbol of religious freedom. Get to know about the troubled past of Albania at Bunk’Art, a museum, and cultural center housed in an underground bunker. The bunker has five stories with over 100 different rooms including a meeting hall that was designed for the communist politicians.