Gjirokaster is a UNESCO-listed Ottoman stone town in southern Albania, and these articles cover its sights and its place in Albania and Balkan itineraries. Above the town stands a large castle, and below it are steep lanes of tower houses with slate roofs. Our guide to the top attractions in Gjirokaster covers the castle, the bazaar and the historic houses. Other articles fit the town into five-day and ten-day itineraries, affordable holiday packages, a list of top towns and a Balkan tours guide, and a traveller's guide shows what else to see nearby.
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