Visit Gjirokastër

Explore the imposing Gjirokastër Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site that offers panoramic views of the city and houses a fascinating military museum.

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Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër is a town and a municipality in southern Albania. Lying in the historical region of Epirus, it is the capital of Gjirokastër County. Its old town is inscribed on the World Heritage List as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate." Gjirokastër is situated in a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino River, at 300 m (984 ft) above sea level.

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