Bajram Curri Boulevard, Main boulevard in central Tirana, Albania
Bajram Curri Boulevard is a major boulevard in Tirana running west to east through the city centre, passing south of the central Skanderbeg Square. At Rinia Park it intersects Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard just south of the square, and towards the east it branches off into Ali Demi Street.
The street was originally named Shqipëria e Re before being renamed and redesigned in 2003 as part of a broader renewal of central Tirana. That transformation changed the look of the city center and gave the avenue its current layout.
The boulevard takes its name from Bajram Curri, an Albanian national figure from the early 20th century, and this connection is felt in the street's central role in city life. Cafés spill onto the pavements and locals use the route as a daily passage between neighborhoods.
The boulevard is flat and easy to walk along, making it a straightforward starting point for exploring central Tirana on foot. From here, the main squares and connecting streets are all within walking distance.
The boulevard was rebuilt in 2003 together with Zhan D'Ark Boulevard, and it once carried the name Shqiperia e Re. At Rinia Park it crosses Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard just south of Skanderbeg Square, then branches east into Ali Demi Street.
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