skanderbeg statue

FOL-1003

apparently he was what every strong Albanian likes to be today, a good father and a strong fighter. He is famous and the statute survived many revolutions.

476madh

Those who step on to Albanian soils cannot avoid Skanderbeg. The man was and still remains one of the most influential people in Albanian history and that is why a massive and impressive sculpture has been placed in his honour right in the heart of Tirana, Albanian capital. It truly stands in the core of the city and almost everything worth seeing is located well within the shadows of this statue and the square it stands in.

45ivank

This is hearth and center of Tirane. Means a lot for Albanians. There was a nice decoration in front for holidays in December so we used it as a spot for couple of memorial pictures of our trip in Albania

SL27

Right in the centre of the Skanderberg square surrounded by the clock tower, Opera, Museum, Municipality, couple of Ministry offices and Art Gallery. Its in front and to one side of the Tirana International Hotel (tall building). Nice lawn around. Take a couple of photos and walk around the square- almost everything worth seeing is around here.

iowaaggie

Just like Mother Theresa, most counties in the Balkans claim Skanderbeg, (and you will see the same statue from Kosovo and several other surrounding countries). Tirana's statue is in Skanderbeg Square, which is near the Clock Tower and the National History Museum in the city center. It is worth a picture.

Antoz35

A hero to Albanians. It's in an easy location too find. A nice stroll pass with some photos is easily done! Just needs a path in front of it so don't stand on the grass.

DeKK5

I think this is a great addition to Tirana's centre. Its called Skanderbeg Square after all. He was Albania's national hero so its a great big part of our history. I love this place.

Saranger

So it's more like Skanderbeg Oval instead of a Square. It's still an impressive public area in central Tirana. I enjoyed the view best from atop the nearby Clock Tower.

RebeccaForster

Skaderbeg is just one of my favorite statues ever. You can feel the strength of the history and the man. If it were to come alive while I stood watching I wouldn't be surprised. I see it every day as I walk out and I will never tire of it.

tarzanldy

Great statue for a man who means so much to the people of Albania. We were told during Hoxha's communist reign there was a statue of Stalin instead, Now Albanians can continue their local pride

Jolyon67

Skanderbeg's Statue takes pride of place in the very centre of Tirana. He's regarded as Albania's national hero and lived in the early 1400's when he defended the country against Ottoman attack. This statue show him atop his horse wearing his trademark helmet with a goat's head on top. Traffic around the statue is chaotic but its worth crossing the street to get a photo, with the Albanian flag and Mosque in the background.

michaelgA1823EC

Literally, it's in the center of Tirana which is a hub for many of the bus lines in the city and I pass by it almost daily for one reason or another. It's cool but if you know about who this guy is and what he means to the Albanian people and their history, it's pretty cool. If you are up to it, you can climb on the monument itself and grab a cool photo for your Albanian friends at home, I think they will appreciate it.

229salih_

So this statue is also in the main square. you can learn about more about Skanderbeg and his significance for albanians. there is not too much things actually to see in tirana but skanderbeg will expand your culture and history knowledge. enjoy...

BeckyH1986

It is nice to pass by, but not much to see here, just a statue in the middle of a square, not much else going on around it

ademp2013

Skanderbeg was our most important National Hero, but the monument in Tirane is just Skanderbeg on his horse, and the police from Bashkia Tirana told us not to walk on the grass. Comon, its just grass!!