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Fountains and a curved roof pavilion of cafes at the edge of Rinia Park, next to Blloku in Tirana

Tirana & the center Updated 14 October 2026

Blloku: The Neighbourhood Beyond the Bars

What is Blloku in Tirana? The former communist leaders' compound, where its boundaries lie, and what to do: morning coffee, the evening giro, dinner and bars.

Baked Albanian dish served in a clay pot on a wooden table

Food & culture Updated 9 September 2026

Tave Kosi, Qofte and the Dishes to Order in Albania

Albanian menus repeat a fairly short list of dishes, and knowing six of them is the difference between eating well and eating pizza. What to order.

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Blloku: The Neighbourhood Beyond the Bars

Tave Kosi, Qofte and the Dishes to Order in Albania