What to see in Gjirokastra
The Stone City UNESCO site – the best introduction to Ottoman Albania
Top attractions in Gjirokastra
A selection of places with detailed guides: what they are, how long to plan and how to get there.
Gjirokastër Castle
12th-century fortress at 336 m elevation – one of the largest in the Balkans, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Old Town of Gjirokastër
Ottoman 'City of Stone' from the 17th–19th centuries – UNESCO site with 500+ stone tower houses
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Old Bazaar of Gjirokastër
17th-century trading quarter at the heart of the old town – Ottoman architecture and artisan workshops
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Ethnographic Museum of Gjirokastër
A museum of 19th-century traditional life housed in a 1966 building on the site of Enver Hoxha's birthplace
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Skenduli House
An early 18th-century Ottoman mansion – Gjirokastër's most authentic historic residence with family-led guided tours
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Zekate House
A fortified tower house from 1811 – the finest example of Ottoman kulla architecture in Gjirokastër with panoramic Drino Valley views
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How to plan your sightseeing
Pick the places you want to see, check the map and build a practical route for the day.
Choose a place
Decide on a format — history, views, nature or shrines.
Read the guide
What to see, how long to plan and when to go.
Connect a route
Group nearby places into one day and add transport.
Hit the road
Save the guide offline and set off sightseeing.