Tirana International Hotel , locally known as Pesëmbëdhjetëkatëshi (“The Fifteen-Story Building”), is a prominent landmark in Tirana , Albania . Built in 1979 in a Soviet-era architectural style, it was originally named Hotel Tirana.
17-405: In 2001, the hotel underwent major renovation works by an Italian company, transforming it into a 4-star hotel, featuring 168 rooms across 15 floors. The hotel is part of a larger hospitality complex that includes the high-rise Intercontinental Hotel Tirana . Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center is a 15-story building constructed in the late 1970s. Situated in the heart of Tirana, on
34-405: A ballroom and a capacity of up to 1,000 people for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) events and weddings. There will also be a luxury spa, and a rooftop restaurant and bar with panoramic views of the city. The four basement floors contain the technical rooms (on the deepest level), two floors of parking spaces and, on level -1, the technical rooms serving the hotel. Next to
51-921: A new focal point for tourists, and a reference point for the city of Tirana. The closest key-points to the tower are the National Historical Museum , the Castle of Tirana , the National Opera House , the National Art Gallery and the main institutions like the Albanian Parliament, Ministries, the National Bank of Albania, and Tirana Municipality. The property is just 15 minutes' drive from Tirana International Airport . National Museum of Fine Arts (Albania) The National Museum of Fine Arts ( Albanian : Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve )
68-592: A new one nearby. The works are expected to last until end of 2023. In the meantime, plans include the digitization of art work at the AlbaFilm studios. The beginnings of the institution can be traced back to the endeavors of a group of Albanian artists and the Arts Committee of 1946. Pinakoteka was the first institution of fine arts in the country. After much toil and extensive efforts, the Gallery of Arts officially opened to
85-411: A podium occupying the first three levels, accommodating the lobby, a technical floor serving the restaurants, a SPA level and a Casino level, two floors dedicated to offices, twenty floors for the hotel, three floors for hotel flats, two levels for the panoramic restaurant, and a technical floor at the top of the terrace. The hotel will have a total of 300 rooms and suites, a large conference centre with
102-499: Is a national art museum in Tirana , Albania , under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation . It features the work of well-known Albanian artists such as Kole Idromeno and Sadik Kaceli . In October 2021, the gallery was temporarily closed to allow for significant construction work to take place such as the revamping of the current structure and the building of
119-543: The Gallery of Arts functions as the only and most important national institution of exhibiting, conserving, studying, restoring, publishing, documenting and archiving the works of art in Albania. In 2009 and 2010, the National Gallery of Arts underwent important renovation works through a series of considerable private and public investments, which consisted in a qualitative reconstruction of interior spaces, aiming to preserve
136-448: The event of physical threats, highlighting the heightened security concerns of the communist regime. Intercontinental Hotel Tirana The Tirana InterContinental Hotel is a hotel located in Tirana , Albania on the corner between central Skanderbeg Square and Zogu I Boulevard . The tower shares the same hotelier complex with lower-rising Tirana International Hotel as an extension. Topped in 2023 and expected for opening in
153-596: The first quarter of 2025, the hotel stands at 133.5 metres (438 ft) tall and is divided into 33 floors. The construction's owner is the IHG Hotels & Resorts Group and is located in Tirana's central Skanderbeg Square , behind the historic Tirana International Hotel building, also owned by the Geci Group. The tower was designed for hotel use and planned for a height of 135 meters in its above-ground part, consisting of
170-520: The hotel was built using prefabricated reinforced concrete panels with ice-white marble in its facade, reflecting the architectural style of the period. By the 1980s, it had become a key meeting place for influential figures, including members of the Politburo. For this reason, secret underground escape tunnels were incorporated into the building’s design. These were not intended for fire emergencies but served as contingency exits for high-ranking officials in
187-404: The hotel's overall aesthetic. The orientation of the bedrooms towards ‘Skënderbej’ square, facing south, ensures a constant influx of sunlight throughout the year. This thoughtful organization provides visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the maximum comfort, prime location, and a captivating view of the city. TIH New, represented in the form of bars, stands out as a quintessential five-star hotel,
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#1732844700938204-560: The intersection of Zogu I Boulevard and Dibër Street , it is surrounded by two other prominent landmarks, the National History Museum and the Palace of Culture . During communist rule, when the city was predominantly made up of low-rise buildings, the hotel stood out as an imposing structure visible from afar. For many years, it held the distinction of being the tallest building in Albania. Designed by architect Valentina Pistoli ,
221-480: The original architectural project as much as possible. As part of the major reconstruction of the National Gallery, it has also been showing the permanent collection in May 2009, through a new visualizing concept, aiming to a better dissemination, education and information on cultural matters, for an ever increasing Albanian and international public. Today the National Gallery preserves/ conserves over 5,000 artworks. Besides
238-448: The permanent collection which is focused on Socialist Realism art, famous Albanian artists, international ones and important collections have been part of the different exhibitions in the National Gallery of Arts. An important policy of the NGA activities are also the educational programs, where many children and students participate. Visitors of the National Gallery have the opportunity to enjoy
255-459: The public in Tirana on 11 January 1954. The gallery worked in two main directions: exhibiting the permanent collection and opening temporary exhibitions of Albanian and foreign artists. The new visions on the development and display of fine arts, as well as the new acquisitions increased the number of artworks at the gallery's disposal and brought about the need for a larger and more functional new building. The new venue opened on 29 November 1974. It
272-458: The tower, the conference rooms also include a large hall with more than a thousand seats. The structures of the tower are all made of reinforced concrete while the ‘light’ structures of the conference rooms are mainly made of steel. Characterized by simple geometric shapes, particularly two cuboids with distinct colors and materials, the tower features a striking contrast between gold and black. This design choice brings vibrancy and completeness to
289-536: Was situated on the "Martyrs of the Nation" Boulevard and it is the existing building where the National Gallery of Arts stands today. This new opening is the moment of reorganization and of the first rebuilding programme which consisted in establishing an administrative structure made up of several departments dealing with artistic activities. The fund of the new gallery, up to this time, counted 340 artworks and its archives counted 240 registered artists. From this moment onwards
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