Skanderbeg Square

The Skanderbeg Square (Albanian: Sheshi Skënderbej) is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana, Albania.

The city plan for Tirana was initially designed by Armando Brasini in 1925 and continued by Florestano Di Fausto in a Neo-Renaissance style with articulate angular solutions and giant order fascias.

The existing green field south of Skanderbeg's statue was extended northward for a few hundred meters, while trees were planted in most places.

The next mayor, Erion Veliaj, announced that instead the 2010 plan would be reintroduced with minor changes such as greater green space areas around the square, underground parking, and the introduction of stone material taken from all corners of Albania, and Albanian inhabited lands.

Once the project is completed, the square will serve as a venue where the surrounding institutions would showcase themselves in an open environment concept.

The square will also serve as a local farmers market with vendors from rural Tirana showcasing their organic products.

2010 construction works
2016 construction works