Christmas Fairy Tale in Tirana – Walking Tour
Enjoy colorful streets and historic squares decorated in an astonishing way! Experience Albania’s capital from another perspective, during the cheerful and charming Christmas period. Visit some of the most fascinating local areas and discover gems that come to life only during Christmas time. Through a two-hour-long tour gain insights into the local lifestyle and Christmas traditions of Albania. Start the journey from the iconic Skanderbeg Square whose vibrant nature and Christmas magic bring unique scenes and ambiance that have to be experienced. Visit the traditional, yet new Tirana bazaar where special products and Christmas fairs are discovered. Feel like a local as you explore traditional crafts and arts at Rruga Murat Toptani Christmas Market and end the magic journey at the iconic Mother Teresa Square.
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Skanderbeg Square
The Skanderbeg square serves as a Christmas market every year and the main Christmas market that is held in Tirana. The whole square will be filled with wooden houses where you could find all kinds of intriguing exhibitions.
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The New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri)
The New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri) is one of Tirana’s highlights during the Christmas festivities, holds the Artisans’ Christmas Fair. If you are looking for the perfect gift for your family or friends, there is no better place to go than this.
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The Rruga Murat Toptani
Rruga Murat Toptani Christmas Market is held along a busy street, where authentic and seasonal food and drink are found as well as various Christmas items. Besides that, it includes a unique Albanian arts and crafts that are sold in a dizzying Christmas shopping medley.
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Mother Teresa Square, (Sheshi Nënë Tereza)
Saint Teresa square is a must-see hotspot due to beautiful and small wooden houses that provide food, drink as well as due to the authentic atmosphere that surrounds them.