Embrace Cafe Culture at New Bazaar

The name of the New Bazaar is derived from the nearby grocery mart. It is situated to the east of the principal boulevard. It, along with Mujos, is part of Tirana's Old Town and is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods. The ancient Kokonozi Mosque from Ottoman times may be found here. The market sells fresh fruits and vegetables farmed in Tirana's surrounding districts, as well as fish and meat, as well as regional Albanian wine and raki. There are many colorful buildings, restaurants, and bakeries all around. There has recently been a surge in interest in turning the Bazaar into a tourist destination. However, in 2017, the bazaar was refurbished and rebuilt.

Before the 2016 rebuilding, the New Bazaar was erected in 1931 in the same location as the ancient Old Bazaar, which extended up to present-day Skanderbeg Square. A covered market in the center sells locally grown, fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and seafood, as well as Albanian wine, oil, and raki. Bakeries, cafés, and restaurants are located in lovely structures that surround the market. This is the place to go in Tirana if you want to experience local life.

Location: Avni Rustemi Sqaure, Tirana