Tirana Shopping will keep the visitors on their feet. There are several malls and streets side stalls to shop from. Tirana is going through a retail revolution and hence you will find the best merchandise here at great prices. Read on to find out about the top store and malls in Tirana.

QTU

QTU is a famous shopping center in the western part of Tirana on the Abdyl Frasheri Road. The shopping center is in a mall format and boasts of several stores. You can find brands like Mango, Mexx and the likes of Zara at this shopping center. QTU offers complimentary shuttle service from the city center to the mall. You can also board the bus from the National Museum, at regular intervals of 20 minutes. The mall has a food court and a play zone for the kids. You can shop for electronics at the various outlets in this mall.

Galeria

Located by the river, the Galeria is a shopping mall. It is housed inside the European Trade Center and is spread across four floors. This is an air-conditioned facility located by the Pyramid Building and boasts of several boutiques and stores. The Galeria is known for high-end shopping and offers luxury products to the visitors. The mall offers an incredible view of the entire city.

Casa Italia

Casa Italia is the place to go to if you plan on buying anything Italian. The mall houses various branded and non-branded Italian merchandise. It is a mid range mall and is a favorite among the locals. There are several stores selling fashionable clothing and accessories. You will find this mall when you go toward the city of Durres from Tirana. Top brands like Jysk, a home store, and Trony, an electronic giant, are featured in this mall.

Turkish Bazaar

The Turkish bazaar has a more relaxed and informal setting. This bazaar is located in the Rruga Ferit area, adjacent to the Nene Teresa hospital. You can witness the trade between the Turkish and Albanian merchants here. You can glance through the various stalls and buy Turkish specialties like coffee, traditional sweets, carpets and handicrafts.

Souvenirs Amar

Having traveled all the way to Tirana it would be a loss to come back without some souvenirs. There are several shops that sell souvenirs in Tirana, but Souvenirs Amar, is a store that has earned the trust of the visitors for selling interesting souvenirs at the right price. This store is located on the street of Luigj Kurakuqi and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can find several items from postcards to copper crafts and woolen blankets. The store also stacks up antique wall hangings and watches. The souvenirs crafted out of bones are another specialty at this store. You can also buy the traditional Albanian costumes here.