Vibrant colours streak across old apartment buildings and high rises in the lively city of Tirana, Albania. Hemmed in by the Dajti Mountain range and coastal plains of the Adriatic Sea, this artistic city boasts a striking cityscape of facades painted in vivid hues and ancient architecture standing proudly alongside contemporary buildings. Skanderbeg Square is the city’s cultural nerve-centre, home to some of the country’s most treasured landmarks including Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Palace of Culture, the National History Museum, the Pyramid and Bunk’Art, a former massive Cold War bunker now converted into a history and contemporary art museum. Wander around trendy Blloku and explore the chic cafes, restaurants, shops and buzzing nightlife. Tirana also serves as a base to explore Mount Dajti National Park.