Gjirokastër stone city

Gjirokastër, the stone city of southern Albania, is known for its slate roofs, tower houses and castle; these articles cover it in heritage guides. Almost everything in the old town is built of local stone, from the streets to the roofs, which gives it a uniform grey look on the hillside. Our posts include a guide to Albania's UNESCO sites, a journey through the country's stone architecture, a list of must-see attractions and a guided ten-day itinerary from the Alps to the Riviera that stops in Gjirokastër.