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Gjirokastra hotelsGjirokastra is an important city of southern Albania, and has been declared a “Museum City”. The town is built on the slope of a mountain and is known for its characteristic and narrow stone paved streets. The dwelling houses have the form of medieval towers consisting of a building ensemble with characteristic architecture. These started spreading downwards from the Castle in the 13th century. The city was besieged and captured by the Ottomans in the 15th century, but unlike many other towns in Albania it flourished under its new rulers. In the 17th century it had 200 houses and was a very important trading town.The castle itself stands like a balcony over the city. It enables the visitors to enjoy a very beautiful landscape. The National Museum of Weapons is housed in the interior of the castle. Weapons produced and used by Albanians since the ancient times are displayed there. Gjirokastra has produced many important historic figures among which the dictator Enver Hoxha and the several times Nobel Prize candidate also winner of Man Booker International Prize 2005, the famous writer Ismail Kadare. You can see: The Castle of Gjirokastra, The Museum of Weapons (inside the castle) The Ethnographic Museum, The Church of Labova e Kryqit, in the village with same name, the archaeological site of Antigonea, in the village of Saraqinisht, the ruins of archaeological site of Adrianapol, in the village of Sofratike. As Nicky Gardner in Hidden Europe Magazine (March 2007) says: "A superbly well preserved Ottoman town. Arguably more deserving of being included any shortlist of 'seven wonders of Europe' than many more well-known tourist spot. A gem!" |
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 "The First" Hotel Rr. 18 Shtatori Gjirokastra Rates from 15 Euro* |
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"Kotoni" Guest House Rr. Palorto Gjirokatra Rates from 15 Euro* |
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Prices
are per person, per night, based on a twin share room, breakfast included
(unless indicated otherwise) The majority of the hotels apply discounts for large groups and extended periods of stay. |
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