Mother Teresa Square, Urban square in central Tirana, Albania.
Description
Mother Teresa Square is the second largest plaza in Tirana, featuring expansive paved surfaces surrounded by educational institutions and administrative buildings at the southern end of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard. The layout creates open areas for walking and gathering, organized with straight lines and clear paths across the grounds.
History
Italian architect Gherardo Bosio designed this square between 1939 and 1941 during the Italian occupation, originally calling it Victor Emmanuel III Square. The name changed after the war, eventually becoming Mother Teresa Square as part of the city's cultural reorientation.
Culture
The square honors Mother Teresa, an Albanian-born Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving people in need in Calcutta. Her name reflects the spiritual and humanitarian values the city wanted to associate with this central gathering space.
Practical
The square is easily accessible on foot and connects to several universities, the Archaeological Museum, and the Academy of Albanological Studies. Restaurants, cafes, and shops surround the area, making it convenient for meals or shopping breaks.
Did you know?
A 2014 renovation project transformed the square's appearance by removing both the central fountain and a statue from the grounds. This redesign was part of preparations for a papal visit to the city.
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