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Guide Location: Albania » Tirana
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 6.7 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 6.7 km
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Author: rose
Shopping in Tirana is an enjoyable and memorable experience. Women especially adore Tirana as a shopping destination because of the city's vast array of shops that offer a wide selection of clothes and shoes at reasonable prices. This tour will guide you to the best bookstores, art galleries, markets, and clothing stores in Tirana.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Galeria Te & Gi
Galeria Te & Gi can be found on Durresit Street in Tirana. It was the first private art gallery opened in Tirana. The gallery displays and sells traditional, abstract and modern paintings. Many young artists have had their work displayed in the gallery. It remains one of the most important private galleries in the city.
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2) Corona
Corona is a gift shop located at the Tirana International Hotel. Corona offers a great assortment of newspapers and books about Albania. There are also beautiful souvenirs and gifts for everyone available here.
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3) Central Market
Central Market is located on Avni Rustemi Square. In addition to shopping here, you can also get a feel for Tirana's vibrant energy. Many locals come here to shop for fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat. There is also a vast selection of olives, cheeses and wines on display.
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4) Adrion International Books
Adrion International Books is located at Tirana's Palace of Culture. It offers a vast range of books and magazines on Albania in English, as well as other literature in English. Here you can also find guidebooks and a great selection of souvenirs and gifts. Adrion is one of the best stores for books and souvenirs in Albania.
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5) Big Market on Myslym Shyri
The Big Market is located on Myslym Shyri Street and is quite large, as its name implies. Food, beverages, perfumes, and home accessories are all available for sale at reasonable prices. You can often find special offers at the market, which makes it a great place to shop.
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6) Rr.Myslym Shyri
Myslym Shyri is a famous shopping street in Tirana. There are shops and boutiques on both sides of the street that sell clothes, shoes and more. Most of the products come from Greece and Italy. The prices are quite reasonable.
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7) Panteon Art Salon
Panteon Art Salon is located in Pallatet Agimi. It is one of the best private art galleries in Tirana. It displays and sells modern and abstract art, as well as sculptures. Don’t hesitate to visit this elegant art gallery.
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8) Vini & Food
Vini & Food is located at Tirana's Sheraton Mall. It offers Italian and Albanian wines of high quality. Albania has a long wine-making history. A variety of grapes grow in Albania, including Mavrud, Dimiat, Pamid, and Prokupac. There are both dry and sweet wines for sale, although the sweet wines are more popular with Albanians.
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