Gjirokastra Half-Day Walking Tour

We start the tour with a visit to the Cold War Tunnel. It is one of the most special tourist attractions in Albania, belonging to the second half of the 20th century. It is 1.5 km long and there are 64 rooms in it.

Then we go to the characteristic Bazaar of Gjirokastra, this commercial and cultural ensemble, hides in its interior early historical, cultural and artistic values with a typical oriental style. These values made Gjirokastra on July 29, 2005, declared a monument of world cultural heritage under the protection of UNESCO.

Argjiro Castle remains more than a symbol for the southern city, which has given so much to the culture and history of Albania. This has without a doubt been the fault of many rulers, who have dreamed of having it as part of their glory. If you contemplate Gjirokastra, you will definitely consider the Castle. Kadare is often referred to. Not only him, in fact all the people of Gjirokastra often refer to the castle. Every imagination of them is definitely related to the Castle. She is the mother of all, who protected them from evil, who gave them freedom. The images that Kadare brings us, through the words of his work, will remain endless. And, really, the walls, the gallery, the clock tower inside it are the very pulse of Gjirokastra. That's why many of the residents tell its legendary story as a true story. Meanwhile, popular artists immortalize it with their sounds, dances and all their folklore. Or more painfully, every lost stone of the Castle is an outgrowth of the old city itself

. The Skëndulati House in Gjirokastër is a monument over 300 years old that is kept in very good condition. Unlike other houses that are in danger of collapsing, its owner works every day to protect the historical values of this residence. And here ends the characteristic tour of the stone city.