enver hoxha pyramid

709steveo

We didn't spend too much time at the Hoxha Pyramid. It was quite busy when we came by as it seemed to turn into a hang out for students in the late afternoon. We gave it a 3 out of 5 mostly because there are so many other places in Albania that deserve a 4 or better. The graffiti is extensive although it gives it some local colour. I think if you spend a few minutes on the history of the place, it is probably fitting that it is in the condition it is in now. Overall we are glad we took the time to walk around Tirana and to look at the sights including the Hoxha Pyramid. We really loved Albania and look forward to getting back to see more of this country soon. -Steve, www.gapyearforgrown-ups.com

ilovecorndogs

So, why all the hate?This building is very cool looking - colorful with good grafitti everywhere, easy to walk to the top and get a great view of the city.Tons of local kids playing around I mean dont make a whole afternoon of it, but climb to the top, take some cool pics, and then move along - great for 20 minutes even

187GlenW

This is pretty run down now and there is reconstruction work being done. When I first visited Tirana in the 90s, the building was in pretty good shape, there was a library in the basement and a large conference hall for entertainment. But now any more. The kids used to slide down from the top of the pyramid. This was the most interesting part of the building. Don't see that anymore. Worth walking by, but nothing to see. A relic of the old regime along with the bunkers you can still see in some place.

FOL-1003

you can not do it in Egypt, or in another country.But here is THE pyramid which once housed the great dictators showcase - and now its totally wasted and thats what it is supposed to be - Hoxha tortured his country and his people, so lets keep it that way and have folks climb all over it. a fair answer of history.

224autumnw

The pyramid was initially a museum in the name of the communist leader Enver Hoxha and after seeing through a lot of controversies and hard times it is currently a television broadcast center. To be honest the surrounding and the whole state of this whole building was not quite encouraging for us to actually visit it. So we basically walked around the whole area talking it from far and moving on to our next location.

holy60

if you like weird, you will love this run down pyramide, one build as a maosoleum for the ex dictator enver hoxa, then a night club after democratization and during bosnian war, the it place apparently to escape the war, now a ruin, ideal sunsetpot if you're into climbing up the sides. people smoking wheed

SL27

Derelict and decrepit come to mind on seeing this pyramid. Supposedly built as tribute to the past dictator is worth a few minutes at most. Actually this place could be restored and used for tourism purpose. The surroundings area has some unsavory characters- wouldnt like to be here after dark. I have been told that there is a TV station somewhere inside though I couldnt understand how it was possible as the place was shut up and boarded- maybe on the other side. Saw some local youngsters climb up the sides of the pyramid with impunity. Looks easier than it is- didnt try, though I really wanted to go up and take a few photos from the top.Good view definitely- Maybe next time, just the snaps from the top though as the pyramid is not worth a second visit.

SingleRed

The structure has a past, being the former Hoxha museum, and so I suppose it explains the disrespect it has been accorded (graffitti, broken windows, etc). But there is potential there.

Monty0253

This is a decrepit building that was meant to be the grave/monument to Enver Hoxha. That is pretty much all you need to know when you look at this site.

pattayainsider

In very poor condition, all boarded up, but worth taking a look at, as it was the former dictator's tribute to himself. I toured it in 1990, just after it was built, when it was in pristine condition.

D2142

Built as a folly for the tomb of the communist dictator Hoxha, but since has fallen into disrepair. Its ugly and in the middle of the city! The outside is used by young people, who climb to the top, and the inside has a TV channel based there. Its interesting as a historical fact - but not something to plan to look at for more than 2/3 minutes!

zuco161107

its dirty colored with paints broken glasses .not interesting .bad part of albanian history.i not recomanded .not good spend time

JillandGeoff

What do you do with a mausoleum for a unpopular reminder of the past. Well, not much. Having been several things over the years (not that many years), it is now semi-derelict. However, it seems like the place where the kids come to hang out. Not at the bottom, but to climb to the top and then walk carefully down. Or run down for the brave.It must be a prime site for development in the centre of the city, so don't expect it to be around too much longer.

Bev082

Some say the pyramid is an eye sore in Tirana …. maybe it is!! But it is part of their history … built as a museum to Hoxha, some say a mausoleum …designed by his daughter and son-in-law … the now derelict pyramid is worth visiting .. it marks an era … huge debate is ..to restore it or knock it down … but definitely worth a visit ...

Saranger

The history behind this urban oddity is fascinating (I won't repeat it here) and it represents an important period in Albania's history. That said, it has fallen on hard times. It was a TV studio and then an art gallery and now sits abandoned and is rapidly deteriorating. That is too bad because it could be (with a substantial investment) a striking focal point in the city. But, we wait and see if it will remain standing or will be demolished. Even making it go away costs money which isn't that easy to find.In the meantime, go there, take a seat, think about what and whom the pyramid represents and hopefully it's pointing in the direction Albania is headed: up and to the top!