Zekate House Gjirokaster, Albania
‘The best surviving example of an ottoman tower house in Gjirokastra’ (prof. dr Emin Riza)
The fortified tower houses – known as kullë (kullë is Turkish for tower) belonged to wealthy individuals such as administrative officials or merchants. They all follow a basic layout: a secure stone lower storey topped by a wooden gallery where the principal rooms for an extended family are located. Embrasures are set in the walls to help defend against attacking enemies. The Zekate House is a particularly grand example of the typical kullë (tower-house). Constructed in 1811-1812 it has twin towers and a great double arched façade. The views of the town and the river valley below are spectacular.
There are three floors; the ground floor contains storage rooms, a high ceilinged kitchen and the cistern. There is a central staircase which winds upwards through the building. The first floor has two rooms that were used as living quarters for branches of the family, while the third floor has a grand reception room and two other smaller rooms. The principal room is very typical of the grandest of these dwellings with frescoed walls, a carved ceiling and an ornate fireplace. This level would have been shared by the whole family. At the centre of floor at the top of the staircase there is a wooden balcony overlooking the town. This has a raised section on which the head of the family would sit, meet his guests and watch what went on in the city below.
The Zekate house is open for visitors. A family member will come out and unlock the door.
Entrance fee is 200 Leke.
Gjirokaster - Zekate House
Zekate house in Gjirokaster
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Girokaster Albania - Skenduli House and Zekate House
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The Zekate House is a particularly grand example of the typical (tower-house). Constructed in 1811-1812 it has twin towers and a great double arched façade. The views of the town and the river valley below are spectacular.
There are three floors; the ground floor contains storage rooms, a high ceilinged kitchen There is a central staircase which winds upwards through the building. The first floor has two rooms that were used as living quarters for branches of the family, while the third floor has a grand reception room and two other smaller rooms.
The principal room is very typical of the grandest of these dwellings with frescoed walls, a carved ceiling and an ornate fireplace. This level would have been shared by the whole family.
At the centre of floor at the top of the staircase there is a wooden balcony overlooking the town. This has a raised section on which the head of the family would sit, meet his guests and watch what went on in the city below.
the most impressive building in Gjirokastër is undoubtedly Zekate House, a majestic three-story house with a double-arched facade and twin towers.
This beautiful house was built 200 years ago for a general in the Ottoman army. The house is now uninhabited and serves as a museum.
Zekate House is said to be one of the most fascinating examples of Ottoman style in the Balkans. I, and gives a great insight into traditional Albanian life and culture.
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Girokaster Albania(अल्बानिया -البانیہ) - Skenduli House and Zekate House (اردو - हिंदी)
البانیہ میں میری سفری ویڈیوز- अल्बेनिया में मेरी यात्रा वीडियो
Girokaster Albania - Skenduli House and Zekate House
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The Zekate House is a particularly grand example of the typical (tower-house). Constructed in 1811-1812 it has twin towers and a great double arched façade. The views of the town and the river valley below are spectacular.
There are three floors; the ground floor contains storage rooms, a high ceilinged kitchen There is a central staircase which winds upwards through the building. The first floor has two rooms that were used as living quarters for branches of the family, while the third floor has a grand reception room and two other smaller rooms.
The principal room is very typical of the grandest of these dwellings with frescoed walls, a carved ceiling and an ornate fireplace. This level would have been shared by the whole family.
At the centre of floor at the top of the staircase there is a wooden balcony overlooking the town. This has a raised section on which the head of the family would sit, meet his guests and watch what went on in the city below.
the most impressive building in Gjirokastër is undoubtedly Zekate House, a majestic three-story house with a double-arched facade and twin towers.
This beautiful house was built 200 years ago for a general in the Ottoman army. The house is now uninhabited and serves as a museum.
Zekate House is said to be one of the most fascinating examples of Ottoman style in the Balkans. I, and gives a great insight into traditional Albanian life and culture.
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#Skenduli #Zekate #Gjirokastër #Fortress #Castle #Fortress #Girokaster #Albania #Girokastra
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Hotel Kalemi, Gjirokaster, Albania, HD Review
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Hotel Kalemi is located 150 feet from the Ethnographic Museum and Zekate House and features traditional design elements. The charming terrace offers panoramic views of the city and Gjirokastër Castle.
All air-conditioned rooms come with cable TV, a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms come with a fireplace and/or a balcony with panoramic views of the town and castle.
Hotel Kalemi has reliable electricity and offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi available throughout. A breakfast is served daily. Guests can relax on the terrace, in the library or in the bar.
The Çerçiz Topulli Square and Old Town Bazaar characteristic of the Ottoman era is 1,950 feet from the hotel. The Gjirokastër Castle is 2,650 feet away while Ismail Kadare's House is 1,300 feet away. There is a grocery store a minutes’ walk away.
Free tickets for the Skenduli House museum are available upon request, which has to be made when booking.
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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.
In Gjirokastra you can visit interesting sites, part of the cultural heritage as well as natural wonders.
The archaeological park of Antigone is located near Saraqinishte village in the region of Lunxhëria, east of Gjirokastra. It is 14km away from Gjirokastra. The archeological park has a surface of 92 hectares.
Antigone was founded by King Pyrrhus of Epirus in 295 B.C., who named the town after his first wife, Antigone. At the end of 3rd century and the beginning of 2nd century BC, it grew into an important economic, cultural and political center and took the form of a state (polis).
It was surrounded by walls, 4,000 meters long. There are many attractions to be visited in the archaeological park Antigone such as: the mosaic, columns, promenade, an antique scale, the surrounding walls, etc. In the village of Labove e Kryqit, located near the small town of Libohova, you can visit one of the oldest and the most beautiful Byzantine churches in Albania, dedicated to St. Mary.
It is built in a style similar to that of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. It was thought that the church used to have a relic, which is missing now. It was part of the cross where Christ was crucified. The ancient theatre of Adrianapol is located near the village of Sofratika, 14 km away from Gjirokastra, along the Gjirokastra - Kakavije (Greece) highway. The Adrianapol amphitheater was discovered by the Austrian archaeologist Prashniker. It dates back to the 2nd century B.C; it has a capacity of 4,000 seats and has 27 steps. Cajupi’s field lies in Lunxheria area, which is 1,310 meters above sea level; it is a flat area, which is used as climatic resort and surrounded by many sources of cold water.
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Αργυρόκαστρο (Gjirokastër)
Το Αργυρόκαστρο είναι μία κουκλίστικη ιστορική πόλη με πάρα πολλά αξιοθέατα.
THE HOUSE OF KADARE ARGIROKASTRO
Αργυρόκαστρο (Gjirokastër): Νυχτερινός Περίπατος
Το Αργυρόκαστρο είναι μία κουκλίστικη ιστορική πόλη με πάρα πολλά αξιοθέατα.
The Stone City of Gjirokastra, Albania
The stone houses of Gjirokastra are unique not only in Albania but throughout the world. These defensively designed homes were built in the 19th century. The lower rooms held storage and animals and above were two to three additional levels. Even though these stone houses are protected, they are at risk from collapse, neglect, fire and illegal building in the district.
It's the grey stone and slate that makes them so picturesque.At one time the entire population of Gjirokastra lived within the walls until no more people could fit inside. The old bazaar section had a medersa, mosques and shops filled with absolutely nothing to buy unless you were interested in a coffee mug with Dictator Enver Hoxha on it.
Gjirokaster, banesa karakteristike, rrezik per kalimtaret
Gjirokaster, banesa karakteristike, rrezik per kalimtaret
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4 Places to See in Gjirokaster - Albania
Looking for a different sort of European vacation? Does historical buildings, interesting culture,beautiful landscapes and cheap food interest you? Then look no further than Albania!
Located in a mountain valley in Southern Albania, Gjirokaster is known for its UNESCO heritage site: The Old Town.
Here are 4 places you cannot miss in Gjirokaster.
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Disappearing World, The Albanians of Rrogam
Abstract
With the fall of the Stalinist regime in Albania, one of the poorest countries in Europe, the people of a remote mountain village, Rrogam, are faced with the dilemma of how to re-allocate the land and flocks after 40 years of collectivism. For the first time, they have to make their own decisions in the face of an uncertain, changing future and eke out an existence without the direction from above to which they have become accustomed. Rrogam is a small Catholic village more than 3,000 feet above sea level in Northern Albania. Closed to foreigners since the second world war, the Disappearing World team were the first outsiders to explore this area in the north fully. Traditional Northern Albanian society stressed honour and etiquette. Today these traditional codes have been replaced with Albanian law, effecting the Rrogamis deeply. But Northern Albanians still follow their own rules for interpersonal relations and stick to traditional behaviour when it does not conflict with new Albanian law.
Release Date
1991
Producer
David Wason
Director
David Wason
Copyright
Copyright © 1991. Used by permission of the Royal Anthropological Institute. All rights reserved.
Gjirokaster
Gjirokaster in Albania