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Danish architecture office CEBRA won the competition to design a new landmark in the capital of Albania, Tirana. While located in the heart of the city, the project takes inspiration from the natural landscape surrounding the city, thus celebrating Albania’s national identity and cultural heritage. The project proposes a 185-meters multifunctional tower containing housing, commercial facilities, a boutique hotel, …

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People try Chinese food during the Chinese Culture Week 2022 in Tirana, Albania, Sept. 30, 2022. A series of Chinese cultural activities have been held in Albania’s capital city Tirana since Sept. 26, including a Chinese culture-themed gala at the city center Friday evening. (Photo by Gent Onuzi/Xinhua) TIRANA, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — A series …

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One reason you might want to visit Tirana, Albania’s capital, could be that it is among the sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,544 hours of sun per year. Visitors also choose it as a destination attracted by its colourful Ottoman-, Fascist- and Soviet-era architecture. In addition to pleasant weather conditions and pastel buildings, the city …

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