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Gjirokastra is a treasure of Albania, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because of its outstanding historical and cultural assets. Like other European towns, the evolution of Gjirokastra began in antiquity and continued through the Middle Ages and European Renaissance.

Gjirokastra’s castle is one of the biggest in the Balkans. It is situated on the hilltop overlooking the city, witnessing the history of the whole region across the centuries. The date for building this fortification is still unclear.

This is the best preserved house in old city of Gjirokastra, more than 300 years old (built in 1823). The owner of the house, Nasip Skenduli, a descendant of the family that build this house, is an amazing story teller.

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The Cold War Tunnel Museum (also called the Color War Tunnel) is an underground bunker that served as an emergency shelter in the latter part of Albania’s communist era (1944-1990). This bunker, and the innumerable small bunkers found throughout the country, reflects the paranoia of Albanian’s communist dictator, Enver Hoxha.

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This monument is known as “Mëmëdheu (Motherland) ABC”, and celebrates the Albanian language. The Obelisk is located in the highest peak of the city of Gjirokastra. From that place you can see all the city and the whole Drinos Valley.

There’s a range of traditional Albanian dishes on offer as well, and the tables outside are gorgeous on a sunny morning.