Tirana has been the capital of Albania since 1020. It is relatively a new city created in 1614 from Sulejman Bargjini, feudal chief of the area at the time. The city began to grow at the beginning of the 18th century. Today Tirana is only the most populated city in Albania but also the most important political and economic center in the country. Just at the center, at Scanderbeg Square, there is the Clock Tower (35 m high) built in 1830.The Palace of Culture housing the Opera and Ballet Theatre and National Library are next to the main square. In Tirana there are also other important institutions such as the Historical and national museum, the Museum of natural Sciences, the Archaeological Museum, The National Gallery of Fine Arts, the International Center of Business, the Palace of Congress etc. One can enjoy the best view from the "Martyrs Cemetery" which contains the Monument of "Mother Albania". Tirana is famous for its greenery and long warm season. The Adriatic Sea and Dajti Mountain are near the city. It takes you less than one hour drive to reach the sea. An artificial lake is located immediately at the Southern part of the city