Stone walls

Stone walls shape every street in Gjirokastra, from the castle ramparts to the thick walls of the Ottoman houses. Our article on the stone city shows how the town was built and how to explore it.

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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