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Gjirokastër Essentials

Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is defined by its unique Ottoman-era architecture and gray slate-roofed houses. This selection features the 13th-century Gjirokastër Castle, which houses a military museum and a captured US Air Force plane. Notable landmarks include the 19th-century Zekate and Skënduli houses, examples of fortified tower houses, and the 17th-century Old Bazaar. The list also covers the city’s complex history through the Cold War tunnel and the birthplace of writer Ismail Kadare.