Picture choosen by : Mr.Rafael Benitez Tirana, Albania Tirana or Tiranë, city in central Albania, capital of the country and of Tirana District, on the Ishm River. It is the largest city and the principal commercial, manufacturing, and cultural center of the country. Tirana is connected by rail with the port city of Durrës, on the Adriatic Sea. Major products include textiles, metal goods, footwear, agricultural machinery, and processed food.