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Most of Gjirokastra's sights are packed in a small area below the castle, and moving between the museums, historical houses, shops and restaurants makes for a delightful day out.

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Bazaar
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The crossing below the castle is the traditional hub of Gjirokastra's commercial scene, quaintly called Qafa e Pazarit, the bazaar 'neck' or pass. Built in the …
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Skenduli House
Rr. Sokaku i te Mareve
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A magnificent example of an Ottoman-era Gjirokastra citizen's house, this towering house dating from the early 1700s is one of the best preserved houses of its …
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Gjirokastra Castle
Rr. Elvia Celebi
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The highlight of every visit to Gjirokastra is a visit to the massive castle on the hill overlooking the town. The first large fortress was built here in the …
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Bazaar Mosque
Rr. Ismail Kadare
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99 steps, one for each of the names of God in the Qur'an, lead up to the door of this mosque, built in 1757 to serve the needs of the traders and craftsmen in …
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Cold War Tunnel
Sheshi Cerciz Topulli
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During the Cold War, Gjirokastra's party elite had access to a huge and claustrophobic 1970s bunker complex beneath the castle that could hold 300 carefully …
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Edua
Rr. Gjin Bue Shpata
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The Edua restaurant in the centre of the bazaar presents the best traditional Gjirokastra and Albanian food in their cosy sitting room or the street terrace. …
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Ethnographic Museum
Rr. Hysen Hoxha
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The city's ethnographic museum was built in the 1960s on the spot of dictator Enver Hoxha's family home, which burnt down earlier. It combines the best aspects …
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Meçite Mosque & Hamam
Rr. Jonuz Cuci
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The sad remains of an elegant 17th-century mosque with a stump of a minaret can be seen along the road beneath the castle - it was partially destroyed during …
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Obelisk
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Education in Albanian was not permitted under Ottoman rule, so the opening of Gjirokastra's first Albanian-language school in 1908 using the new national …
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Tourist Information Center
Sheshi Cerciz Topulli
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The municipal Tourist Information Center by the Town Hall has information and tips about the city and the surrounding area. The independent Visit Gjirokastra …
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Zekate House
Rr. Bashkim Kokona
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The Zekate family house was built in the early 1800s and is another excellent example of an original Ottoman-era family residence consisting of fortified lower …
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