24 Feb 2026
Libohova and Tepelena: Ali Pasha's Valley
Two castles, a 500-year-old plane tree and the story of the Ottoman governor who ruled southern Albania like a private kingdom.
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The Drino Valley runs through southern Albania below Gjirokastër, and these articles are guides to its stone town, castles and ancient sites. The valley floor is farmland, with villages, churches and ruins on the slopes on both sides. Our guides cover Gjirokastra, the stone city above the valley, and its top attractions. Others visit Antigonea, a Hellenistic city founded by King Pyrrhus and named after his wife, and Libohova and Tepelena, two castles linked to Ali Pasha, the Ottoman governor who ruled much of the south.
22 Dec 2025
Top Attractions to Visit in Gjirokaster
Top Attractions to Visit in Gjirokaster Nestled in the heart of Albania, Gjirokaster is a city that captivates with its rich history and stunning architecture. Known as the "City of Stone," it boasts unique stone houses....
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14 Aug 2025
Gjirokastra - The stone city of Albania, where histories resoundable everywhere
Gjirokastra Albania , which is on the steep landscape in the Drino Valley in southern Albania, is a living museum, a delightful UNESCO World Heritage city made almost entirely of stone. It is referred to as the "City of....
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23 Apr 2025
Antigonea: The City King Pyrrhus Named After His Wife
A Hellenistic city above the Drino valley, founded around 295 BC, abandoned after the Romans burned it, and almost empty of visitors today.
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