Murat Toptani Road, Tirana
Murat Toptani Road is a popular pedestrian street in Tirana. It is named for the Toptani family, the leading Albanian noble family while Albania was under Ottoman rule. The name is derived from a word meaning "cannon," as the Toptani family owned cannons at a time when few others did.
Many streets around central Tirana are named for the Toptani family. Murat Toptani Road is arguably the most famous due to its location and its walkability. The stone-paved street rests between the Parliament House and the National Art Gallery. It is also possible to see the city's old fort from the street. It is not far from the residence of the Albanian Royal Family.
Plenty of entertainment, dining and shopping options are available a few steps away from the cobbled Murat Toptani Road. The Toptani Shopping Mall, Fan Stilian Noli Park and the open-air art installation Reja, or The Cloud, are all worth visiting.
Many streets around central Tirana are named for the Toptani family. Murat Toptani Road is arguably the most famous due to its location and its walkability. The stone-paved street rests between the Parliament House and the National Art Gallery. It is also possible to see the city's old fort from the street. It is not far from the residence of the Albanian Royal Family.
Plenty of entertainment, dining and shopping options are available a few steps away from the cobbled Murat Toptani Road. The Toptani Shopping Mall, Fan Stilian Noli Park and the open-air art installation Reja, or The Cloud, are all worth visiting.
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Murat Toptani Road on Map
Sight Name: Murat Toptani Road
Sight Location: Tirana, Albania (See walking tours in Tirana)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Tirana, Albania (See walking tours in Tirana)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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