Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana Church

The Resurrection Cathedral in Tirana is an Orthodox Christian cathedral in central Tirana and a prominent modern place of worship in the city. It was completed and consecrated in 2012 and serves the local Orthodox community.

The building functions as an active parish church and a venue for major Orthodox liturgies and community events. Its scale and contemporary construction distinguish it from the older, medieval churches found elsewhere in the Balkans.

Construction and consecration took place after the fall of communist-era restrictions on religion, reflecting the revival of public religious life in Albania. The cathedral is used for regular services and major religious celebrations of the Albanian Orthodox Church.

The cathedral sits in central Tirana, within Tirana County, and is accessible from the city’s main squares and thoroughfares.

• Consecration date: Consecrated and opened to the public in 2012, it is one of the largest modern Orthodox churches in Albania.

The Resurrection Cathedral (Kisha e Ngjalljes) sits in central Tirana very close to Skanderbeg Square. From the city center it is an easy walk (a few minutes) from Skanderbeg Square or the surrounding boulevards; taxis and local buses serve the central area.

From Tirana International Airport (Rinas) the cathedral is about 16-18 km from the city center - the usual options are an airport shuttle or taxi into central Tirana, then walk a short distance to the cathedral.

• Plan your visit on a weekday morning outside of major Orthodox holidays and Sunday liturgies to avoid worship-related crowds and closures.
• If you encounter a service, stay near the back or side aisles rather than the nave-this lets you observe architecture without disturbing worshippers and often gives a better view of interior details.
• Look for small notices or a parish office near the entrance about visiting hours and permission to photograph inside; the cathedral is an active place of worship so rules can change for special events.