Tirana, Albania's capital, is distinguished by its vibrant architecture from the Ottoman, Fascist, and Soviet eras. The city's heart, Skanderbeg Square, is encircled by pastel-colored buildings and features an equestrian statue of a national hero. The National History Museum, located at the square's northern end, chronicles the nation's journey from prehistoric times to Communist governance and the anti-Communist revolts of the 1990s.