Gjirokaster castle
Address:
Rruga Evlia Celebi, Gjirokaster 6001, ΑλβανίαPhone:
+355 84 262 441Incorrect data? Please notify us at hi@itinari.com.
Description
Gjirokastër is a city in southern Albania, on a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino, at 300 metres above sea level. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate". The city is overlooked by Gjirokastër Fortress, where the Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival is held every five years.
