Gjirokastër Castle

Local nameKalaja e Gjirokastrës
LocationGjirokastër, Albania

Gjirokastër Castle is a fortress in Gjirokastër, Albania. Gjirokastër Castle is situated at a height of 336 metres.

The castle dominates the town and overlooks the strategically important route along the river valley. It is open to visitors and contains a military museum featuring captured artillery and memorabilia of the Communist resistance against German occupation, as well as a captured United States Air Force plane to commemorate the Communist regime's struggle against the Western powers.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gjirokastër_Fortress

Address Rruga Evlia Çelebi, Gjirokastër, Albania

Coordinates 40°4'24.374" N 20°8'25.1" E

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