10 TOP Things to Do in Gjirokastër County February 2026

The Ali Pasha Bridge is located near the beautiful town of Gjirokastra in Albania. You can easily hike there within 30 minutes and you can be pretty sure not to meet any other tourists.
The bridge was part of a larger aqueduct complex commissiones in the early 19th century by Ali Pasha of Tepelenë. Tje aqueducts fed the castle's cisterns with water from the Mount Sopot. Gjirokastra didn't have water at this time and Alia Pasha discerned the need of this structure.
The aqueduct was mostly destroyed in 1932, but this section remains.

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Zekate House is a house in Gjirokastër (known as Argyrokastro in Greek), Albania. The house, built in 1812, is said to be "one of the grandest examples of Gjirokastra architecture in the Ottoman style"

The old town of Gjirokastër, Albania: A main crossroad and this typical house which holds an old well on the ground floor (once a bar café today a souvenir shop).

Gjirokastër (Albanian pronunciation: [ɟiɾokastəɾ]) 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. [from Wikipedia]

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The old town of Gjirokastër, Albania: A main crossroad and this typical house which holds an old well on the ground floor

Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra

Learn about the local history of Gjirokastër with a stop at Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its churches.

Gjirokastra Castle

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You can browse the exhibits at Gjirokastra Castle, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Gjirokastër. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Gjirokaster Mosque

After visiting Gjirokaster Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gjirokastër. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Zekate House

Find out about the history of Gjirokastër with a stop at Zekate House. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Skenduli House

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Skenduli House during your trip to Gjirokastër. Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

Ismail Kadare's House

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ismail Kadare's House during your trip to Gjirokastër. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its churches.

Ali Pasha Bridge

After visiting Ali Pasha Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gjirokastër. Discover the area's festivals and churches.

Ethnographic Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Ethnographic Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Gjirokastër. Experience the area's museums and festivals.

Monte Nemërçkë

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Monte Nemërçkë during your travels in Çarçovë.

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