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Gjirokastër (Albanian: [ɟiɾoˈkast:əɾ,-ra], Albanian definite form: Gjirokastra) is a city in southern Albania and the seat of Gjirokastër County and Gjirokastër Municipality. It is located in a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino, at 300 metres above sea level.
Nov 29, 2023 · ByEmily Lush Updated onNovember 29, 2023. 6 Comments. The picturesque city of Gjirokaster is one of my favourite places in Albania. This complete travel guide includes the top 10 best things to do in Gjirokaster UNESCO Old City and beyond, plus where to find the best local cuisine, a map, and other travel tips.
Jun 5, 2023 · 1. Wood crafting experience. Create a souvenir to take home by opting for a 3-hour wood crafting experience. Wood crafting has been a popular activity in Albania for hundreds of years so why not create a special something to remember your time in the UNESCO city of Gjirokastra.
Gjirokastra is love on the first sight. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the old town is famous for being a well-preserved city of authentic architecture and its fortress overlooking the entire city, the old houses lean against the slopes of the hills with their beautiful old wooden facades.
Oct 15, 2018 · Lying just an hour away from Saranda, this enchanting UNESCO-listed old town – one of Albania’s most beautiful in my mind – makes an easy day trip, but if you’ve got the time, it’s definitely worth spending a night or two here to really explore.
Gjirokastra. Albania, Europe. Defined by its castle, roads paved with chunky limestone and shale, imposing slate-roofed houses and views out to the Drina Valley, Gjirokastra is a magical hillside town described beautifully by Albania's most famous author, Ismail Kadare (b 1936), in Chronicle in Stone.
Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra. Berat and Gjirokastra are inscribed as rare examples of an architectural character typical of the Ottoman period. Located in central Albania, Berat bears witness to the coexistence of various religious and cultural communities down the centuries.
