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Heroines Monument

Gjirokastra, Albania

The Heroines Monument in Gjirokastra is a symbol of the endurance and courage of Albanian women during World War II, remembering their precious contribution to the fight against the fascist invaders.

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Heroines Monument

The Heroines Monument in Gjirokastra is a symbol of the endurance and courage of Albanian women during World War II, remembering their precious contribution to the fight against the fascist invaders.

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Antigone

Antigonea is one of the most important archaeological settlements in Albania, located near the village of Palokastër, near Gjirokastër. It was founded by King Pyrrhus of Epirus in the 3rd century BC and served as an…

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Bazaar Mosque

The Bazaar Mosque in Gjirokastër is one of the city's most important monuments and a symbol of the Ottoman heritage in Albania. Built in the mid-18th century by Memi Bey, it was erected in the center of the old bazaar…

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Museums & Galleries

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Ethnographic Museum

The Ethnographic Museum of Gjirokastra is located in the old town and is housed in the house where dictator Enver Hoxha was born, one of the most important historical sites in the city. This museum presents the…

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Castles & Fortresses

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Gjirokastra Castle

The Gjirokastra Castle is one of the most magnificent and best-preserved monuments in Albania. Situated in the heart of the city of Gjirokastra, on a hill that offers impressive views over the Drinos valley, this…

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Ismail Kadare’s house

Ismail Kadare's house is located in Gjirokastra and is the place where the famous Albanian writer, winner of many national and international awards, was born and spent his childhood. This house represents a typical…

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