The Great Artificial Lake Park is the largest massif of greenery in the city of Tirana. From a functional point of view, it solves to some extent the needs of the population for rest and entertainment, free movement and running in nature for all ages. The surface of the Great Park consists of a hilly massif with slopes with a small slope. In the southern part, the water mirror of the Artificial Lake is formed, which with its extension creates very picturesque small bays and peninsulas. The Great Lake Park began to be built in the 50s. In 1955, the artificial lake was created from the surrounding waters, and a 400 m long dam was built with voluntary work, which prevents the waters from flowing towards Tirana. In 1957-1958, the planting of decorative vegetation began, as well as the construction of the park\’s infrastructure. This public park in the south of Tirana includes the artificial lake and several attractive points such as the Church of Saint Prokop, the memorials of some well-known Albanian personalities, etc. Inside it are the graves of British and German soldiers who died during the Second World War as well as the Mausoleum of the Albanian Royal Family built in 2012. The park and the artificial lake remain one of the most frequented areas of the capital. The Great Park is also called the lung of the city because of the many plants, over 120 types of trees, shrubs and flowers. In the Park there are also several species of birds such as: Red-eared Nightingale, Song Nightingale, Owl, Stone Sparrow, Little Water Slipper, Common Swallow, Barn Swallow, etc. Among the animals can be mentioned: Turtles, lizards, several types of snakes, snails, and many insects that grow underground and above ground. The current area of the Artificial Lake Park is 156.9 ha, while that of the Artificial Lake is 4.5 ha.
Address: Street Lasgush Poradeci, Tirane
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