Tirana's sprawling Skanderbeg Square is the city's undisputed heart. Focused around the impressive equestrian statue of national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg and dominated by various high-rises, this vast pedestrianized space hums with life on summer evenings. Made with paving stones from across Albania and fringed by the mosaic-adorned National History Museum, the Palace of Culture, the landmark Et'hem Bey Mosque and the historic Clock Tower, the square was once a chaotic traffic roundabout. Now a public space for leisure and events, it's perfect for people-watching, and soaking in Tirana's unique blend of architectural styles.