Abandoned Pyramid in Albania 🇦🇱 (should we be here?) | Tirana Travel Vlog Part 2 of 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2019
- In our first few Albania vlogs we mentioned how interesting this country is - exploring the Tirana Pyramid just backs that up. The history of Albania and the... ⬇ More Below ✈ Our 220 page guide on how to travel non-stop - geni.us/9VHNx
Tirana really has surprised us in the best way possible, in fact Albania as a whole has been really enjoyable to travel. If you're willing to go beyond what you see as a tourist - from the art and the culture, the colour and vibrance, and really understand how Albania got here and why Tirana has an enormous pyramid in the middle of the city... then you're doing it right.
Tirana Pyramid was originally built for the dictator responsible of Albanias sad communism history, Enver Hoxa. These days it just sits there, abandoned in the middle of Tirana but ever so slightly hidden behind these small barriers... which confused us to begin with, assuming we weren't allowed in there to get close at all.
If you've watched all 3 of our Albania vlogs so far you'd see what we mean, it's such a contrasted city between this bright new colours of areas like Blloku and these abandoned buildings like the Tirana Pyramid and the nuclear bunkers everywhere. As tourists, travellers and content creators we'd be irresponsible if we didn't actually tackle some of these sensitive subjects to share. In saying that, from this point on we take an epic road trip south of Albania to the riviera and it's all about exploring vlogs!
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Daneger and Stacey the pyramid is about to be rebuild into a electronic ,video games playground for Tirana
Albania blew us away! I loved the country! Definitely going back!
Special place isn't it!
@@DanegerAndStacey absolutely!
You are ALWAYS welcome!
@Onida Jashari every country has flaws but still I love Albania!
I spent the best 2 weeks of my life in Dhermi , love Albania
rami marashly WELCOME!
i’m russian and now i know wich country i have to visit thank u very much
If you're a police officer in russia, I have news for you: for almost two years you cannot leave russia for a vacation or otherwise. Thank putin for this law.
@Carnivorus hope he invades Albania next. Just to satisfy your curiosity :)
@Carnivorus russia
@Carnivorus I want him to make Albania a shithole again. Wait...
You’re welcomed mate
I think Albania is one of the most underrated countries out there. I myself have never even considered going to Albania until I met my Albanian boyfriend who primarily lives in Greece. I love your vlogs about Tirana and even the ride along ones. You guys make these bunkers episode even exciting to explore 😅. It sounds like it’s a huge part of Albania with lots of interesting history behind it. I think it would be a cool idea to turn some of these bigger bunkers into an Airbnb. I’m sure there are plenty of adventurers that would stay in it for the experience including me and my boyfriend. Sort of similar to a tree house concept which is one of my bucketlist to stay in 🥰.
Oh an Airbnb bunker would be great! Wonder if that already exists? You should definitely consider Albania, it's one hell of an adventure
@@DanegerAndStacey thank u for promoting my country
That Mayor you are talking about in the beginning is now the Prime Minister lol 😂
Awesome vlog guys!😊 Haven't seen much people vlog about Albania before, very interesting for us starting youtubers!
Contrasting country for sure, full of adventure!
Definitely worth visiting👍😊
Regards from Split,Croatia ✋💕
I love the less traveled countries vlogs you guys make! I'd probably have never seen or learned about Albania, and the ride along is fine. It's like we're there w/ you guys on your journey.
Keep it up!!
Bruce
Thats exactly what we hoped it came across like, just wandering the streets with us firgure it all out
You have to visit bro. The freedom you feel in Albania , you don’t get that no where in Europe
I'm Albanian but I live in America and I've recently been having some home sickness and watching your volgs and reactions honestly made my day! Glad you two
enjoyed Albania ❤️
I love that you guys are showing more of the world about the city I grew up in, and that I find so beautiful. It’s quirky but so lovely!
When the bell started tolling as you looked into the pyramid!! I think you have adopted the perfect presentational format to get across the unusual and unique character of Tirana. The format works well because you are having to explain so much given how little many of us know about Albania. Great work as always guys! :)
Perfect eerie timing wasn't it! Tirana was a tricky one, tackled the big stories now it's time to showcase the craziness of the adventure!
By the way, the pyramid is going to be a technology centre for the youth, and this is why it's closed for public
Thanks for sharing your time in Albania with us❤️
Loved the ‘ride along’ guys!! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you've enjoyed! Full adventure mode starts today
Loved seeing the neighborhoods, and the history lessons of each video-love this !!!
Not everyone digs the story times, glad you're liking!
I am so happy you guys loved Albania😍 it has so much to offer! Thank you for visiting
ca gjerash te bukra ka tirana se na hapet barkun me keto claims
We are also in Albania right now. We are currently in Sarandë shooting a vlog. We are here for a couple more weeks.
Not all bunkers had floors to them, the one you enter was just like a type of area where a soldier would stay and can defend from attacks
Awesome Video on Albania nice to see lesser explored countrys featured
Another brilliant vlog guys. Always interesting. 😀
Here we go! Happy 100k guys 🤗💛
Thanks so much! We're stoked with getting to 100k 😄
Congratulations on over a hundred thousand subscribers. I had been rooting for you all the way!
Appreciate that!
I was in Albania with my best friend in June, the park next to the I
Glad we can remind you of your trip!
So good vlogs, thank u for visiting our beautiful country.
Yep, you guys were right, I am absolutely loving these vlogs about Tirana! Really helping for my upcoming trip. I’m off to the blog now for more recommendations. Thank you! Happy travelling! :-)
Glad you've enjoyed them! A bit trickier to make, but nice to know its appreciated.
Just keep mixing it up (but please don't leave out the food tours). No matter what you do it is well done. I so look forward to your vlogs and enjoy them so much that I often watch them over again. Congratulations on exceeding 100,000 SUBSCRIBERS! This is massive and so well deserved. Safe travels my friends.
Thanks for always leaving such amazing comments!
Thanks for great video guys! Would love to visit Albania!
Your welcome!
I like seeing the world. New and places I’ve been before. I’ve enjoyed everything you’ve put out, so feel free to do as you please. 👍🏾
Finally, you're over the 100,000 mark. Nobody deserves it more than you two. Congrats!
PS I think it will be far cheaper and technically easier to demolish the pyramid and repurpose the site, rather than try to restore it, I think. It was built as a giant mausoleum for a bloody tyrant who was more Stalinist than Stalin and more Maoist than Mao, and who had reduced Albania to the condition of North Korea. Kudos to Albania for shaking off this kind of heritage relatively quickly and peacefully.
Tirana has better places actually ,you missed a lot of places but thats looks like a good experience .I'm glad you enjoyed😍
Stacey was bad ass....”I’m going!” Really strange place and considering the history why don’t they tear it down? Loved this strange video! Makes me want to really read more about Albania. Such a GREAT video!
Normally I'm the bad ass, but I looked like a lil baby in that moment haha. Apparently they will be rebuilding into an IT centre of sorts in a few years
@@DanegerAndStacey The work it will start within 2 months, lasting approximately less than 2 years to turned that pyramid into a technology centre for the young generation.
It will be a cool project transformation. They are going to build stairs from outside supported by rails on the sides, so everybody can get to the top of the pyramid safely.
It looks amazing the new design project. Everybody can climb up, sit there and get a nice view of the city. The interior side will be transformed completely, even building a cinema and a way through for pedestrians to cross from this side of the street to other side of the street. It will be airy, full of light and quite busy, especially with young generation.
Looking forward to it....
Great vlog😁
Hi. Watched 3rd video. Love it. Planing on 4 week trip in Feb 2020.
Good to hear John - you're going to love it
If they manage to restore and build something new there that would be a great view and sight of the city
Love this albania series
I like this style of vlog
Good to know, thanks!
Congrats on the 100k kiwis! And loving the less touristy places. We try to travel a few times in the year except when going home, so try to get to countries that are close and cheap lol. Will definitely be visiting here soon as 🤜🤛
It's worth it guys, it's full of adventure, contrasts and randmoness - some real travel ish for sure haha
That guy that painted the buildings was the mayor or Tirana Edi Rama. He is now the prime minister of the country.
I live in Albania and I really like what you put in the video there are lot more interesting places and the pyramid is being teared down and they are building a new one that will be a musium
adore your vlogs🥰🥰you should probably visit saranda,vlora or shkodra they are amazing!
Hi im a filipina your new subscriber from Philippines
Thanks for sharing this vlog ..👍👍
Salamat!
That pyramid will be restored and turned into a technology centre for young generation. With the new project, people will be able to climb to the top of the building. It will have steps in few sides to climb and it will be perfectly safe to do so for everybody, not only for the courageous and adventurers ones.
I think it will turn nicely and fitted to the city. Remembering the past and enjoying the present in a good and modern way.
That pyramid looks like the one in Jurassic World 🥰🥰
I'm into your book already!!
Thanks bro 👍😘😘❤❤
I think they're security nearby because the main government building where the prime-minister sits is close by. And by the way the mayor who put colour to the city as explained is the prime minister of Albania now
Were you in Berat town guys? Thanks for the vlogs and awareness you are raising for Albania.
Yup! Video out tomorrow
I really like the different styles of vlogs. That is how I would travel. Explore one day, do touristy stuff the next day, etc. It's refreshing to see different styles and how the locals live along with the touristy things too.
Exactly this, thank you Laura! People watching vlogs start to think travel should be this over the top, overly excited, running around all day experience.... it's not at all.
Just subscribed
Awesome - thank you!
well done guys.dont forget to trip on pogradec tushemisht drilon korça. u going to habe lots of fun i promise that :)
Ha ha! Old mate 🤣 I love that term
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The only reason the pyramid was cordoned off is because they are planning on restoring it so it becomes a common area sort of place. It is not illegal at all to go where you did or to even climb it :D
Primarily the pyramid was built from Enver Hoxha so it could be used as a museum about him but also as a tomb when he passed away, the same way egyptian pharaoes were buried in pyramids.
I know Albanians out here in Jax. Some of the sweetest people I ever met. Especially my good friend Donjetta she's always had my back. #capricorncountry
That pyramid in the center of Tirana as you say was built as a memorial museum for the dead Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha.
Today there ia debate whether to demolish it or preserve it to remind people of the past.
Last time I looked in to it they were thinking of building a development over and around it.
I am not sure how that plan went.
I had a feeling it was you guys I spotted on this day.
Scotlands secret bunker in crail is a good visit.
Will have to look into that one!
😍😍
Great video
But you must explore the coast line
We do! Videos soon
6 hours to explore?! that part is like 1 km square I live there .Anyway you missed the big Tirana park that has a lake in it we call it just the lake. Thank you for visiting
Filming, eating, wandering, exploring all takes time
The pyramind before was used for on of the biggest Tv Channels here. Was really cool place with dj party outside the pytamid and stuff like that. After elections of 2013 the new power decidet to make a change to the pyramid. The pyramid is gonna be the center for technology and stuff like that.
Albania as a country is beautiful and by looking at this vlog I would love to visit one day. All thanks to this wonderful channel. I have subscribed and will be viewing the rest of the videos too. Love the work you guys are doing. I love the details and it shows you both work very hard on your videos. I wish the best of luck to you for all your upcoming projects. On a side note, nothing to do with the vlog itself, my personal experience of the Albanian people who come to the UK from Albania is very bad. I have met quite a few Albanians and most of them are rude, intimidating and show aggressiveness for no particular reason. That is why I am afraid to even interact with them. I wish if the people become nice like their country, it would become a hot tourist destination.
Thanks for the kind words. Yup, definitely a shame because the people we met were all SO lovely
@Edona Zhuta Thanks for pointing that out. But I do meet Albanians very often including many from other European nations due to the nature of my work. Every country has good and bad people which is normal. But I am very sad to say that Albanians are one of the most unfriendly people I have ever come across who have problems with everything anyone does. They want it their way or there is no other way. And this is not just a single incidence. There are many occasions where I had to tell them politely to look elsewhere. They maybe hospitable in their own country but as soon as they are in the UK, things are different. I am not saying everyone is like this but majority are.
Thank u for promoting my country
Very nice kinda remind me of the Pyramid in Cebu
My lovely country Albania 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱
I live in Albania so it's not different from me but I know how to speak in English because we learned in school
Nice I saw my house in the video lol
on that little bunker u enter that is a machine gun holder :)
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At 9:30mins i believe that you entered a pill box not a nuclear bunker? That metal gear shaft looks like it held a machine gun once? Just my ten cents cheers im from NZ TOO! YOU GUYS ROCK!
Love your channel, I was there last year in Albania, was an awesome time love Albania!🇦🇱
In fact, that 'colorful' building has not the original colors of these Italian constructed buildings since 1930s! Original colors are the ones in the previous building.
9:20 *binocular handling.
Pyramid building is torn down that the primeminister plans to be a cultural center, as the previous government sought to make the ALB parliament.
Now, primeminister mr.Rama has reconstructed all the buildings you have filmed, this will take time to change and not look bad on tourists.
But albanians are demanding that the city's identity remain unchanged. So, as throughout the world, there are changes of identity with moderate materials.
It is right to not lose too much of a city's identity, not like New York (big city).
I am Albania live in Tirana shyqyr qe gjetem turist ne youtubr
It's not abandoned but it will go in construction but I understand why you thought that
I went there and I saw people climbing it
About bunkers, there are 750.000 all over Albania. They were made for wor but they are used as toilets by random people.
#Art in Albania
L♥O♥V♥E♥ __ Albania 🇦🇱
the mayor you mentioned today is prime minister
will be reconstructed
Buddy they are trying to help you wiith something if u need don't worry about that 😁👍
Uaua
Was the dictator museum...is not abandoned but is under reconstruction
that pyramid has a strange history...www.atlasobscura.com/places/pyramid-of-tirana...some amazing buildings especially that nuclear bunker and the way they have decorated buildings...as if to erase the past..
Have you guys been to other Park in Tirana?
Is buy the lake and is the biggest park there.check it out
The North side is the most beautiful...Next time go there, and You'll not regret...trust Me..😉
We demand a city visit vlora
Should of taken a peice of concrete home from the pyramid.
God i hate that pyramid good thing it will change within 4 years.
@Kokomiu a ok thank you!
@Kokomiu i know since im actually albanian and living there too.
I am surprised that you pronounce Enver's surname correct
Now you all know we're to go when world War 3 start
Eyyyyy tiranaaa
They are waiting for the pyramid to crumble and then they can give it to there bodies to bild apartments.
*HERE* *were* *GIZA*
albania in general is like a kinder egg country i think.
5:16 "I'm going, bye"... LoL...
Almost as if Albania has been hidden behind a veil (Communism, socialism, or just too far "East" for most people) for many years...
And now that people are seeking less tourist soaked places to escape to it has been "discovered"... :/
I'm guessing it means people there haven't lost their bashful, but helpful personalities...
Congrats on passing 100k subs... Bring on the beach... :)
It definitely felt that way being there as well - its a gem, the people were all so lovely and speak amazing English. Only a matter of time before more people start pilling in no doubt.
Ej mos dhjeni me ne bunkera mo se ven turista
I like to roll along with my friends 100,000 subs go live
Yessss!
I'm proudly vegetarian 💨💨.if someone wants to smoke nice bio and natural vegetables.Albania has the best weed,no hormones,just natural.in beach you can enjoy in max.i miss my country 5 years not going in Albania