House of Leaves, Cold War surveillance museum in central Tirana, Albania
The House of Leaves museum exhibits surveillance equipment and methods used by the Albanian secret police during the communist regime through 31 connected rooms.
The two-story villa, built in 1931 as an obstetrics clinic, served as Gestapo headquarters during World War II and later housed the Sigurimi until 1991.
The exhibits document personal stories of Albanian citizens who experienced surveillance, arrests, and persecution under the communist government's control mechanisms.
Located opposite the Orthodox Church of Christ's Resurrection near the National Bank, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday 10:00-16:00 and Sunday 10:00-15:00.
The museum received the European Museum of the Year Award in 2020 for its preservation of artifacts and documentation of state surveillance operations.
Location: Tirana County
Location: Tirana municipality
Opening Hours: Martes-Sábado 10:00-16:00; Domingo 10:00-15:00
Phone: +35542222612;+355699676116
Email: info.gjethi@muzeugjethi.gov.al
Website: http://muzeugjethi.gov.al
GPS coordinates: 41.32659,19.81649
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:20
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