Bunk'Art 1 vs Bunk'Art 2: Which Tirana Bunker Museum Should You Visit?
Updated 2026-10-19 · 5 min read · Prices and schedules change — check locally.
Open the Tirana city guide →What's the difference between Bunk'Art 1 and 2?
Bunk'Art 1 is the giant leadership bunker with Albania's 20th-century history; Bunk'Art 2 is a smaller interior-ministry bunker about the secret police.
| Bunk'Art 1 | Bunk'Art 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Tirana, near Dajti Ekspres | City centre, by Skanderbeg Sq. |
| Size | Very large, 5 floors | Small |
| Theme | Communist era & military | Sigurimi secret police |
| Time needed | 2–3 h | ~1 h |
How do I get to Bunk'Art 1?
Take a Linzë / Porcelan city bus towards the Dajti cable car or a short taxi from the centre.
Combine it with the Dajti Ekspres cable car the same morning.
Which should I visit if I only have time for one?
Bunk'Art 2 if you only have an hour in the centre; Bunk'Art 1 if you want the most memorable visit.
Check current opening hours and ticket prices on the official Bunk'Art website before you go.