The New Bazaar () is a neighbourhood east of the central boulevard in
Tirana
Tirana ( , ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in Albania, largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest ov ...
, Albania, named for a
bazaar
A bazaar or souk is a marketplace consisting of multiple small Market stall, stalls or shops, especially in the Middle East, the Balkans, Central Asia, North Africa and South Asia. They are traditionally located in vaulted or covered streets th ...
in the area. Along with
Mujos it forms part of the Old Town of Tirana. The historic
Kokonozi Mosque is situated there.
The New Bazaar was built in 1931 at the site of the historic Old Bazaar, the latter extending to present day Skanderbeg Square.
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Official Instagram
Bazaars
Neighbourhoods of Tirana
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