Franz J. Strauss Square
Franz J. Strauss Square is a square in Tirana municipality, Bashkia Tiranë, Tirana. Franz J. Strauss Square is situated nearby to the post office Zyra Posta Tirana 14 - 1005, as well as near the recreation area Favela.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include National Library of Albania and University Medical Center of Tirana "Mother Teresa".
National Library of Albania
Library
Photo: Pasztilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The National Library of Albania is Albania's national library headquartered in the country's capital, Tirana. It was founded in 1920 and inaugurated on December 10, 1922. National Library of Albania is situated 1½ km southwest of Franz J. Strauss Square.
University Medical Center of Tirana "Mother Teresa"
Hospital
University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa" is a central hospital in Tirana, Albania. It is currently the largest medical center hospital located in the country and is named after Mother Teresa, who was of Albanian origin. University Medical Center of Tirana "Mother Teresa" is situated 640 metres northwest of Franz J. Strauss Square.
Skanderbeg Square
Square
Photo: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Skanderbeg Square is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana, Albania. The square is named after the Albanian national hero Skanderbeg. The total area is about 40,000 square metres. Skanderbeg Square is situated 1½ km southwest of Franz J. Strauss Square.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ali Demi and Allias.
Ali Demi
Quarter
Ali Demi is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Tirana, Albania. It is named after Ali Demi, a World War II hero. The street of the same name is a primary artery of both the Ali Demi neighborhood and Tirana.
Allias
Quarter
Allias is a neighbourhood of Tirana, Albania. It is located west of the central boulevard.
Tirana
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Tirana is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of Albania. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country.
Franz J. Strauss Square
- Type: Square
- Also known as: “Sheshi Franc J. Shtraus” and “Sheshi Straus”
- Categories: pedestrian zone and locality
- Location: Tirana municipality, Bashkia Tiranë, Tirana, Albania, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
41.33515° or 41° 20′ 7″ northLongitude
19.83622° or 19° 50′ 10″ eastOpen location code
8FHX8RPP+3FOpenStreetMap ID
way 405344388OpenStreetMap feature
highway=pedestrianOpenStreetMap feature
place=square
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In Other Languages
“Franz J. Strauss Square” goes by many names.
- German: “Franz-Josef-Strauß-Platz”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Zyra Posta Tirana 14 - 1005 and Favela.
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