Old prisons

Old prisons are part of the layered history of Gjirokastra, whose castle and buildings have served many purposes over the centuries. Our article on the stone city covers this darker side of the town.

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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Gjirokastra - The stone city of Albania, where histories resoundable everywhere

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