Point of interest
Pyramid of Tirana
25 locals recommend
Location
5 Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit
Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës
Tips from locals
For the moment is in construction but when finish it will be one of the most amazing tourist attractions ever.
The Pyramid, the undisputed top attraction for every visitor, was designed by the most talented group of architects of the time to be the mausoleum of Albania’s former dictator, EnverHoxha. Until 1991, its main function was as Hoxha's memorial while, after 1991, it was converted into a cultural center. An aerial view of the Pyramid reveals not only the fact that its shape is not of a standard pyramid, but also the shape of a two-headed eagle, the Albanian symbol that is also embroidered on the national flag. In recent years, the building is due to be renovated and partly reconstructed with the objective of returning its architectural functions to the public’s service.
The Pyramid, the undisputed top attraction for every visitor, was designed by the most talented group of architects of the time to be the mausoleum of Albania’s former dictator, EnverHoxha. Until 1991, its main function was as Hoxha's memorial while, after 1991, it was converted into a cultural cent…
Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center. Remind : Under construction
Meant to be the Dictator's mausoleum, designed by his daughter after his death. It was never used because of the fall of communism.