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Mother Teresa Square (Tirana)

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A central Tirana plaza named for Mother Teresa, used for public events and photo stops; it's a short walk from municipal buildings, cafés and city streets.

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Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) essentials

Address: Mother Teresa Square (Sheshi Nënë Terezë), Tirana, Albania (central city square)
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free (public square)
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About Mother Teresa Square (Tirana)

Mother Teresa Square is a public square in central Tirana, Albania, named to honor Mother Teresa. It is part of the city’s civic and cultural core.

The square functions as an open civic space surrounded by municipal and cultural buildings and is used for ceremonies and public events. It provides a central, easily reached outdoor area in Tirana’s urban center.

The square was named for Mother Teresa in the post-communist period as part of a wider program of renaming and urban renewal; it serves as a modern civic landmark rather than a historical monument.

It lies in central Tirana within Tirana County, close to other major public spaces and cultural institutions in the city centre.

  • Function and name: Named in honor of Mother Teresa, the square is a public civic space in central Tirana and is used for events and gatherings.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Mother Teresa Square (Tirana)

Spring and autumn provide the most pleasant conditions for exploring the square and nearby attractions.

Spring (April-June)
April-June · 12°C-25°C
Comfortable temperatures for walking and outdoor cafes.
Summer (July-August)
July-August · 25°C-35°C
Hot but lively-open‑air events and festivals often occur.
Autumn (September-October)
September-October · 15°C-25°C
Mild weather and fewer tourists-pleasant for strolling.

Weather & Climate near Mother Teresa Square (Tirana)

Climate

Mother Teresa Square (Tirana)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1240 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 2° - 11° 7° 134 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
February Acceptable 3° - 12° 7° 122 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.5 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 5° - 15° 10° 120 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.5 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 8° - 19° 14° 105 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.4 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Very Good 13° - 24° 18° 89 mm partly cloudy 71% 1.2 m/s 1.6 very high 14.4h
June Excellent 16° - 28° 22° 69 mm mostly sunny 62% 1.3 m/s 2.0 very high 15.0h
July Ideal 18° - 31° 25° 42 mm clear 51% 1.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.7h
August Ideal 18° - 31° 24° 48 mm clear 48% 1.1 m/s 1.8 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 14° - 27° 21° 86 mm some cloud 61% 0.9 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 11° - 22° 16° 111 mm some cloud 71% 0.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Good 7° - 16° 12° 165 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.1 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
December Acceptable 4° - 12° 8° 149 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Mother Teresa Square (Tirana)

Mother Teresa Square is in central Tirana and easily reached on foot from the main boulevard (Dëshmorët e Kombit) and nearby bus stops. The city’s taxi network also serves the central districts.

Tips for Visiting Mother Teresa Square (Tirana)

  • Visit at sunset to see the square come alive as locals gather for evening paseo and street vendors start their stalls.
  • The square is adjacent to several museums and the National Theatre-combine with cultural visits in central Tirana.