Castle · UNESCO
Gjirokaster Castle
Gjirokaster, Albania
A vast fortress above the town, with a military museum and sweeping views down the valley.
Town · Albania · Gjirokaster County
Gjirokaster
A steep stone town of Ottoman-era tower houses beneath a huge hilltop fortress.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Gjirokaster matters
Gjirokaster is built on a steep hillside, with grey stone houses that look like small fortresses and roofs of heavy slate. A giant castle crowns the hill, and its halls hold an old military museum. The cobbled bazaar lanes are lined with craft shops and cafes. It is quiet, atmospheric and a great stop between Tirana and the south coast.
Talking points
- Houses are built like tower homes with thick stone walls.
- Roofs are covered with heavy stone slabs.
- It sits on the main route between the capital and the Ionian coast.
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What to see in Gjirokaster
Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Gjirokaster Old Town
Gjirokaster, Albania
A steep maze of stone lanes, tower houses and a small bazaar beneath the castle.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.