Travel Guide to Gjirokaster Ancient City in Albania

Scenic spot introduction:

Gjirokaster, Albania Ancient City (Museum-City of Gjirokastra) enjoys the Stone Town ", is the former ruler Hoxha called the "Museum City", is also the oldest and most distinctive city in Albania. Ancient City The well-preserved Ottoman town is the hometown of Enver Hoxha, the leader of the Albanian Communist Party, and the setting and filming location of the movie "Never Give Up". architecture The style is very different and never the same, it is the most worthy of appreciation landscape . In 2005, Gjirokaster Ancient City Listed as a World Heritage Site.

Attractions distribution:

Gjirokaster Ancient City Located in southern Albania, near the left bank of the Drino River. Old Town and New Town The biggest highlight and must-see view is the top of the mountain. Gjirokaster Castle and stone houses . You can see the remains of Bell Tower , church , showing airplane , cannon of Weapons Museum and still in use today stage ; houses The classic representative work is the famous Zekat House The interior decoration is extremely gorgeous. Hoxha's House Reconstructed on the basis of Folk Museum , is a must-visit for people interested in history and politics.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Ancient City ,remains, architecture , religion, museums, Mountains ,river

Attraction Address

Albania

Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. The Gjirokastrës Folk Festival (Festivali Folklorik Kombëtar i Gjirokastrës) is held every five years and is the most important cultural event in Albania.

2. The long-distance bus station is located at New Town During the morning and evening rush hours, buses run between Old Town and New Town A one-way taxi trip costs 400 Lekë; if you walk, you will need to climb a steep slope of about 1,500 meters.

3. All the historical sites and tourist attractions are concentrated in Old Town .

Tour route:

1. A must-visit place in Albania: Tirana architecture , Hoxha's residence, market, etc.) → Kruja Ancient City Fortress, Skanderbeg Museum, Ancient Market Street) → Shkodra (monastery, church , Fortress, Wetland)

2. Tour of the three Balkan countries (Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia): (Enter Albania from Rome or Athens) Saranda (city scenery, Blue Eye Park, castle) → Butrinti ( Ancient City ) → Vlora (Independence Museum, etc.) → Berat (Berati, Castle, etc.) → Tirana (Historical Museum, Cityscape architecture , National Park, etc.) → Durres (Durresi, Colosseum, Villa Zogu, etc.) → Kruja (Kruja, Castle, Museum, Market) → Shkodra (Shkodra, Castle, Lake Shkodra, Old Bridge) → Kosovo → Macedonia → (Enter from Korca) Gjirokastra (Gjirokastra, Castle, Old Town ）

Best time to visit:

April-October

Shopping recommendations:

1. Gjirokaster is close to Greece, so there are many cars going here from Greece.

2. There are generally no waiting rooms or ticket offices at bus stations in Albania, and you do not need to buy tickets in advance. It is recommended that tourists arrive 20 to 30 minutes before departure, and use your belongings to reserve a seat. After the bus departs, the conductor will actively sell tickets on the bus.

3. If you take a bus from Gjirokaster to cities such as Saranda, it is recommended to leave before 3 pm. There is one bus every hour.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe > Albania

How to get there:

You can take long-distance buses to Tirana, Saranda and other cities. There are many buses. The station is 100 meters away from Gjirokaster. Old Town It is a certain distance away, and there are shuttle buses in the morning and evening. At other times, you need to take a taxi into the city (about 400 leks), or take a car or walk.