This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

History Museum Attractions In Gjirokaster County

x
Gjirokastër is a city in southern Albania, on a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino, at 300 metres above sea level. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described as a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate. The city is overlooked by Gjirokastër Fortress, where the Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival is held every five years. It is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha and notable writer Ismail Kadare. The city appears in the historical record dating back in 1336 by its Greek name, Αργυρόκαστρο - Argyrokastro, as part of the Byzantine Empire. It b...
Continue reading...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Filter Attractions:

History Museum Attractions In Gjirokaster County

  • 1. Ethnographic Museum Gjirokaster
    Gjirokastër Ethnographic Museum is a museum in western Gjirokastër, Albania. The museum is erected on the site of communist dictator Enver Hoxha's birth home and offers an insight into the traditional lifestyle of the town.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Gjirokaster County Videos

Shares

x

Places in Gjirokaster County

x
x

Near By Places

Menu