(Lana, Lane, Lanë, Lum i Lanes, Lum i Lanës, Proni Lana, Proni i Ljanes, Proni i Ljans, Prroj Lani)
Your one stop for information on the majestic Lana River of Tirana. Here you will find facts, articles, pictures and discussion on all things Lana River.
There’s always something happening at the Lana River, so stop by and enjoy your visit!
Art by the river.
Lana gardeners
Lana Treasure Hunters
From 501 Places:
“Reading about Tirana I soon found that there are no ‘must-see’ sights…The main landmark to find your way around Tirana is the Lana river; possibly the most filthy stretch of river in Europe. Bisecting the city into north and south areas, the banks and the water itself (what there is of it) are strewn with litter. The fact that it appears to be the city’s unofficial landfill site doesn’t stop young boys from dangling their fishing rods in hope into its murky mess.
Full article here.
Assessment of river water quality in Albania:
http://www.unitir.edu.al/doc/fshn/ALB-RIVERS-WEB-PDF/007-Kreu7-0-Summary.pdf
Excerpt:
An assessment from between 2002-2006, on water quality of Albanian rivers, including the Lana:
http://www.fshn.edu.al/ALB-RIVERS/MIHO%20et%20al-06.pdf
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A riverside discussion of what the Lana could be.
An aerial view of the Lana, from Brrylit, by the Tirana ring.
Flow of the Lana through Tirana centre
The above map outlines the route of the Lana River as it passes through Tirana city centre.
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