In the annals of history, there are figures who rise above the rest, leaving an indelible mark on their nation and the world.

The 85-metre-tall Skanderbeg Building, known formally as Tirana's Rock, was designed by MVRDV to double as "a figurative sculpture" of Kastrioti.

The 32-year-old, who is suspected by Albanian police to have been driving under the influence of drugs, drove into Skanderbeg Square in the capital city of Tirana. At the time, ...

Skanderbeg Square is the heart of Tirana, and the perfect place to start your visit (Picture: Getty Images) A gargantuan mural with a girl painted in earthy tones. A bright, striped block of flats.

Officially named Tirana's Rock, the tower will reach a maximum height of 85 m (278 ft) and take the overall form of a bust of Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg. SUBSCRIBE LOG IN ...

Shortly after SS Skanderbeg’s formation, its members rounded up and deported at least 281 Kosovo Jews — some researchers cite higher numbers — many of whom were subsequently murdered in the ...