Albania's most beautiful heritage town - GJIROKASTER | 4K Travel Vlog
Albania's most beautiful heritage town - GJIROKASTER | 4K Travel Vlog
We visited Gjirokaster on a day trip from Saranda on our Albanian holiday in 2019. We took a bus ride and the views throughout the journey to Gjirokaster will blow you away ! The old town of Gjirokaster is listed as a Unesco world heritage site and it has to be one of the most beautiful towns in Albania and the Balkans. We took a tour guide and went around the whole of then old town and then on to the castle. We took our drone and captured the beauty and tried the delicious Albanian traditional food.
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Saranda, gjirokaster, old town, Butrint National park, Blue Eye, gjirokaster castle
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The museum city of Gjirokastra was built on the eastern side of “Mali i Gjerë”. Since 2005, it has been in UNESCO World Heritage site. The origin of the city starts with the castle of Gjirokastra, built in IV century AD. The city was named Argyrokastro, in 1336. In 1417, it was conquered by the Ottoman army. The city reached its peak over 1800-1830, when monumental assembly houses were built. The first neighborhoods are those of Bazaar and Hazmurate. Learn more at:
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Gjirokaster - Albania's Most Beautiful UNESCO Town
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4 September 2014 - Admiring the one of the most spectacular views I've ever seen in Europe from the castle of Gjirokaster, Albania. The castle is quite a large complex, and you can feel free to explore its ruins on your own, which you'd never get to do in most other countries. I had a great time doing just that!
Gjirokaster Albania & Libohove Aerial Video Drone
Gjirokaster Albania & Libohove Aerial Video Drone Video shooted by drone in Gjirokastra region and Libohova . In the video Gjirokastra Castle, Libohova Castle and one of mos oldest churches Labova e Kryqit
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The old city of Gjirokastra in the south of Albania, closed to the outside world into the 1980's, in fact thrived on international trade under Ottoman rule for nearly 500 years until the early 20th century. With its beautiful stone buildings, this World Heritage Site is known as the museum city and a stroll through its streets is like taking a trip through time.
Gjirokastra Gjirokastër Albania Music of Epirus UNESCO on Albanian Polyphonic Heritage by Kari & May
Gjirokastra Gjirokastër Albania Music of Epirus UNESCO on Albanian Polyphonic Heritage by Kari & Maya Gröhn karigrohncom Gjirokaster (Gjirokastër) in southern Albania is a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town. It is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha. Along Muslim and Orthodox Albanians, the town is also home to a substantial Greek minority.
Albania - Government forces leave Gjirokaster
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Looting, chaos and anarchy reigned in the southern Albanian town of Gjirokaster on Sunday (9/3), the day after it was abandoned by government forces.
A public meeting in the town's central square in Sarende approved a 15-member administrative council to try to restore order. It is based on similar councils set up in the other towns controlled by insurgents.
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GJIROKASTER 09/03
VS tanks by checkpoint in central Gjirokaster;
VS tanks moving in street;
VS UN administration building in town;
MS building being looted by crowd;
looters carrying away goods;
smoke coming out of building;
children carrying away goods;
VS rebels on tanks moving to another position;
EXT hospital in town where woman and 14 year old girl were wounded by
friendly fire;
CU of wounded girl;
VS tank on street with rebels carrying flag atop;
VS city council of Gjirokaster where rebel leaders are gathered;
MS man with megaphone is saying that people should gather in town square for announcement;
SOT Rsotiraq Manetho,one of the administrators at the city hall asking for order and discipline and for children under 18 not to carry weapons;
WS rear of crowd;
children looking where rebel leaders are gathered;
man with megaphone is saying that people should gather in town square for announcement;
weapons;
ws of rear of crowd;
children looking out of car window;
rear of crowd;
man with megaphone;
crowd listening;
man clapping;
military camp after looting had taken place;
SARENDE 9/03
VS meeting in the county town hall;
VS of Police Mipat Karalliu chief;
man talking waith old lady;
VS local military commander Jevat Kociu;
crowds;
rebels fighting at shooting range in water;
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Berat - Gjirokastër (Unesco World Heritage) Albania
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Berat,2400 year old museum
This 2,413 years-old city, the pride of Albanian architecture which is under the protection of UNESCO, is located 120 km from Tirana. The city forms a wonderful combination of eastern and western cultures, costumes, traditions and outlook. Berat is a treasure-trove of Albanian history, culture and a testament to the country’s tradition of religious harmony
The city’s life began in the 6th-5th century B.C. as an Illyrian settlement. Later, in the 3rd century B.C., it was turned into a castle city known as Antipatrea. The castle expanded afterwards, particularly during the feudal dominion of the Muzakaj family. Inside the castle, they built churches with valuable frescos and icons, and also a calligraphy school. Uniquely today, residents still live inside of the castle walls. The three major neighborhoods of the old city are Mangalemi, Gorica, and Kala, where the castle itself is located.
In Mangalemi, below the castle, you can see the famous view of the façades of the houses, with windows that seem to stand above each other. In general, a traditional house has two floors, where the second is prominent and has many cambered windows and wood carvings. With its houses built along the steep hill, the view of Mangalemi is the reason that another name for Berat is the City of the Floating Windows.
Across the Osum River lies the Gorica neighborhood, whose houses face those of Mangalemi. The arched bridge of Gorica, built in 1780, is a beautiful architectural monument constructed to link Gorica with Mangelemi.
The ensemble of the Byzantine churches in the castle of Berat is extraordinary. At the foot of the castle, there is the Byzantine Church of Shën Mëhilli, while the 13th century Church of Shën Maria e Vllahernës, the Church of Shën Triadha (The Holy Trinity), and the post-Byzantine monumental Cathedral of Shën Maria are located within the castle.
The Cathedral of Shën Mëria houses a museum of works by the famous iconographers of the 16th century: Onufri, and his son, Nikolla. There are over 100 icons on display and they also include works of other artists such as Joan Çetiri, Onufër Qiprioti, and many anonymous painters.You also can visit the Monastery of Shën Spiridhoni in Gorica.
GJIROKASTRA, The City of Stone
The city of Gjirokastra is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the most attractive tourist sites of the country. Perched on the eastern side of the Wide Mountain (Mali i Gjërë), the city began as a fourth century castle, which is today the greatest castle in the whole country. Inside the fortress is the Museum of Weapons, where weapons of different periods up until the Second World War are displayed. Gjirokastra is known as “The City of Stone”
The museum city of Gjirokastra was built on the eastern side of “Mali i Gjerë”. Since 2005, it has been in UNESCO World Heritage site.
The origin of the city starts with the castle of Gjirokastra, built in IV century AD. The city was named Argyrokastro, in 1336. In 1417, it was conquered by the Ottoman army. The city reached its peak over 1800-1830, when monumental assembly houses were built. The first neighborhoods are those of Bazaar and Hazmurate.
The main characteristic of Gjirokastra is the intensive use of stone in building the houses, which look like small fortresses, the streets of cobblestone, which all lead to Bazaar. You can also visit the Mosque of Bazaar here, built in 1557. Due to all these features, Gjirokastra is also known as the “The Stone City”.
The most important structure of the city is the castle, which is the biggest castle in Albania. Inside the castle, you can visit the Museum of Weapons, opened in 1971. Weapons from the prehistoric times up to the World War II are exhibited on here. The National Folk Festival has taken place in this castle during the years.
During your stay in Gjirokastra, you can visit the Ethnographic Museum, located in the house where the former communist dictator Enver Hoxha was born. This house (today a museum) is located in the Palorto quarter. You can also visit the house of Zekat family in Palorto, in a dominating position, which has undergone restoration. It is one of the most magnificent and characteristic buildings of Gjirokastra. Built in 1811-1812, it is a magnificent three-floor building and has two twin towers. A special feature of the house is the wooden carved ceilings and the characteristic guest room. From the wooden balcony in the third floor, you can enjoy an impressive view of Gjirokastra.
The town of Gjirokastra is also known for its culinary art; we can mention special dishes like pasha qofte, shapkat, oshaf with dried figs (a dessert with sheep`s milk, sugar and dried figs),etc.
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Gjirokaster Albania - Explore with a local guide
Gjirokaster is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the most attractive regions of the country. Perched on the western bank of Drino Valley, the city began as a fourth century castle, which is today the greatest castle in the whole country.
Drinos Valley itself has been described as the archaeological and historical wonder of Albania, as the place where the cultures of all ages are interspersed. As a mine that does not get tired of producing it, it continues to “astonish” scholars and archaeologists with hundreds of sites that hold in depth, antique streets, various monuments, and the rare elements of various civilizations that have flourished in it.
Both Fatmir and Gesi are born in Gjirokaster so you can’t ask for a better local to guide you.
Let us know your travel dates and we can work out an interesting tour that dives into the popular gems of the region and of course the hidden ones. We will visit and talk about ancient Greek settlements, Roman ruins, Religious Heritage: Byzantine Churches and Bektashi Tekke, stunning Ottoman Architecture of the Old Town, famous author Ismail Kadare and infamous dictator Enver Hoxha, Artisans, taste traditional food and live with locals in a remote village for a day.
“It was a strange city, and seemed to have been cast up in the valley one winter’s night like some prehistoric creature that was now clawing its way up the mountainside. Everything in the city was old and made of stone, from the streets and fountains to the roofs of the sprawling age-old houses covered with grey slates like gigantic scales…”
From Chronicle of Stone, by Ismail Kadare, born in Gjirokastra, 1936
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Gjirokastër is a town and a municipality in southern Albania.
The total population is 25,301 (2011 census), in a total area of 469.25 square kilometres (181.18 sq mi).
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The castle of Gjirokaster (Argjiro castle) is one of the best Albanian castles to see. It's still in great condition with a weapon museum inside the castle! The view is also fantastic.
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ALBANIA: GJIROKASTRA: FUNERAL IS HELD FOR STRAY BULLET VICTIM
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The funeral has taken place of a young man killed by a stray bullet in southern Albania.
The twenty-four-year-old was shot by his younger brother with a gun looted from an army barracks in Gjirokastra, the latest town to fall into rebel hands.
Heavily armed, the rebels are consolidating their position in the south, despite further government concessions.
Gjirokastra mourned and celebrated Sunday, the day after the southern town fell into rebel hands.
A grieving crowd gathered for the funeral of a 24-year-old man.
Stefan Muci was shot accidentally by his 11-year-old brother with a gun looted from the fleeing government army.
A large crowd of people turned out to pay their last respects.
Many carried arms looted during the fall of the town.
And for a young man killed by a stray bullet, a barrage of shots fired over the heads of the mourners.
The funeral aside, the rebels were celebrating the capture of the town from government forces.
Rebel tanks guarded the latest jewel in the militants' crown -- a government helicopter captured Saturday when the town fell.
They stormed the army garrison and used tanks they had seized previously to take control of its military airport.
The thousand or so soldiers guarding the base, one of the largest in the country, quickly switched allegiance.
Some watched and applauded as the looting began.
Rebels and residents of the town -- hometown of former Albania dictator Enver Hoxha -- wasted no time in gathering up captured weapons.
People of all ages, from 10 to 80, were seen carrying away automatic rifles, rocket-propelled grenades, uniforms, helmets and anything else that was not bolted down.
A stream of cars, trucks and donkeys, all loaded with ammunition, could be seen leaving the army base.
Residents believe the government had planned to use the town as a base of operations against Saranda to the west and Tepelena to the north.
They say two generals taken into custody were carrying government plans detailing the proposed base.
Random gunfire has claimed victims other than Stefan Muci.
A 14-year-old boy was also killed by a stray bullet.
And others have been injured.
Anarchy reigns now in Gjirokastra.
Despite a live television address by President Berisha in which he caved into demands for elections and a broad based caretaker government, rebels have vowed to fight on.
They have said they will not lay down arms until Berisha meets their principal demand to resign.
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On our last day in #Albania we stopped off at #Gjirokaster. just 30 minutes away from the Greek/Albanian Boarder lies the #UNESCO listed town of Gjirokaster, an old Ottoman era town with Gjiro Style buildings like nothing we have seen before.
Heres what we got up to:
-Explored the Gjirokaster fortress and castle
-Visited the Gjirokaster Castle Weapons museums and Prisons
-Visited the Orphographic museum (Birthplace of Enver Hoxha)
-Window shopped at the Gjirokaster Old Town Bazaar
-Ate Traditional Food in the Gjirokaster Old Town Bazaar
-Wandered Through the Cold war Tunnels under the castle
I am sure there where many many things more we could of explored, unfortunately our insurance ran out on the camper van for Albania so we only had 24 hours! never the less it was a memorable experience and we definitely recommend visiting Gjirokaster
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