Pyramid of Tirana
The Pyramid of Tirana is a pyramid, monument, and memorial located in Tirana, Albania. Opened in 1988, it was designed by architects Pirro Vaso, Klement Kolaneci, and MVRDV, and is named after Pjetër Arbnori. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Albania.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 30 °C and lower rainfall of 43 mm to 48 mm on 4 to 5 rainy days. November and December are the wettest months, seeing 162 mm to 175 mm of rain over 11 to 12 days, alongside daily highs of 11 °C to 16 °C and lows of 4 °C to 7 °C. The nearest airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa in Rinas, located 13 km away, and the site is 1 km from the capital of Tirana. Wheelchair access is limited.
Nearby sights include Ish-Blloku and the Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana, both located 0.5 km away. Farther out, the Great Mosque of Durrës and the Amphitheatre of Durrës are 31.4 km away, while the Royal Villa of Durrës is 32.0 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 175 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 114 | 124 | 127 | 120 | 78 | 64 | 43 | 48 | 103 | 144 | 175 | 162 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
