Bajram Curri Boulevard is a major boulevard of
Tirana
Tirana ( , ; aln, Tirona) is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea ...
,
Albania
Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic
The Adriatic Sea () is a body of water separating the ...
. It runs in a west–east direction and crosses the city centre south of the central
Skanderbeg Square
The Skanderbeg Square () is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana, Albania. The square is named after the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu. The total area is about 40,000 square metres. The Skanderbeg Monument dominates the ...
. At
Rinia Park
Rinia Park (literally "Youth Park", sq, Parku Rinia) is the central public park of Tirana, Albania. Built in 1950 during the communist era, it covers an area of .
Geography
The park, from the central square, is bordered by Dëshmorët e Komb ...
it intersects with
Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard
The Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard ( en, Boulevard of the Martyrs of the Nation) is a major thoroughfare in Tirana, Albania. It was initially designed by Armando Brasini in 1925. Brasini's master plan was later amended by Florestano di Fausto, ...
just south of the square. Towards the east it branches off into
Ali Demi Street. In the past, it held the name ''Shqiperia e Re''. The boulevard, along with
Zhan D'Ark Boulevard
Zhan D'Ark Boulevard is a boulevard of Tirana, Albania. It runs along the north bank of the river Lanë. It was named after the French heroine Joan of Arc (french: Jeanne d'Arc). Until recently, it held the name ''Rruga Marsel Kashen'' in honor ...
, underwent reconstruction in 2003.
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See also
* Landmarks in Tirana
There are many landmarks in Tirana, Albania some of which are of considerable historical or artistic interest. Many monuments and landmarks situated in Tirana, date back to the Illyrian, Roman, Greek and Ottoman periods.
Tirana is home to dif ...
* Architecture of Albania
The architecture of Albania ( sq, arkitektura e Shqipërisë ) is a reflection of Albania's historical and cultural heritage. The country's architecture was influenced by its location within the Mediterranean Basin and progressed over the course ...
References
Streets in Tirana
Buildings and structures in Tirana
Squares in Albania
Tourist attractions in Tirana
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