General Directorate of Archives, Tirana

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The General Directorate of Archives is the national archive of the Republic of Albania, located in Tirana. Under the former control of the Party of Labour of Albania, the directorate houses the papers of the former People's Socialist Republic of Albania, and papers that were held by citizens prior to the regime. Completely modernized to archival standards as of 2004, with help from the Swiss Federal Archives, the archives also houses the Codex Beratinus and the Codex Beratinus II. ()

Local name: Arkivi i Shtetit Shqiptar Coordinates: 41°20'8"N, 19°48'46"E

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Nearby attractions include: National History Museum, Skanderbeg Square, Clock Tower, Skanderbeg Monument.

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Which popular attractions are close to General Directorate of Archives?

Nearby attractions include Zogu I Boulevard, Tirana (9 min walk), Sheh Dyrri Teqe, Tirana (11 min walk), National History Museum, Tirana (13 min walk), Durrës Street, Tirana (14 min walk).

How to get to General Directorate of Archives by public transport?

The nearest stations to General Directorate of Archives:

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Harry Fultz • Lines: L13/A, L13/B, L14/A, L14/B, L6 (3 min walk)
Ievp • Lines: L9/A, L9/B (3 min walk)