Gjirokastër is a city in southern Albania. Lying in the historical region of Epirus, it is the capital of Gjirokastër County. Its old town is inscribed on the World Heritage List as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate." Gjirokastër is situated in a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino River, at 300 m (984 ft) above sea level. The population at the 2011 census was 19,836. The city is overlooked by the Gjirokastër Castle where Gjirokaster National Folklore Festival is held every five years. Gjirokastër is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha and notable writer Ismail Kadare.
Population: 23,437
Latitude: 40° 04' 32.99" N
Longitude: 20° 08' 20.00" E
The Blue Eye (Albanian: Syri i kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon occurring in Delvinë District, Albania. A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river bubbles forth from a stunning, more than fifty-metre-deep pool.
Gjirokastër County (Albanian: Qarku i Gjirokastrës) is one of the 12 counties of Albania. The population at the 2011 census was 72,176, in an area of 2884 km².
The District of Gjirokastër (Albanian: Rrethi i Gjirokastrës) is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania. It has a population of 56,720 (2010 estimate) containing a large Greek minority, and an area of 1,137 km². It is in the south of the country…
The District of Delvinë or District of Delvina (Albanian: Rrethi i Delvinës) is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Vlorë County. Its population of 11,985 includes a substantial Greek community. The district has an area of 348 km² (I…
Nemërçkë (definite Albanian form: Nemërçkë, Greek: Δούσκο, Dousko) is a long mountain in southern Albania and northern Greece. Over 90% of the mountain is located in Albania, where its highest peaks are found. The highest peak is Maja e Papingut whi…
The Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër, in the cities of Berat and Gjirokastër, Albania, are an UNESCO World Heritage Site that were inscribed in 2005. Its borders were extended in 2008.
Gjirokastër Castle (Albanian:Kalaja e Gjirokastrës) is a fortress in Gjirokastër, Albania (historically known as Argyrokastro, a name then applied also to the castle).
The Drino or Drinos (Albanian: Drino, Greek: Δρίνος) is a river in southern Albania and northwestern Greece, tributary of the Vjosë. Its source is in the northwestern part of the Ioannina regional unit, near the village Delvinaki. It flows initially…
Eqerem Çabej University is a university in the Albanian town of Gjirokastër, named after Eqrem Çabej. It is one of nine SIFE accredited universities in Albania. It was created as a University with the name of “Eqrem Çabej” with decision of the Alban…
The Dhuvjan Monastery (Albanian: Manastiri i Dhuvjanit, Greek: Μονή Δούβιανης) also known as Monastery of Saints Quiricus and Julietta (Albanian: Manastiri i Shën Qirjakut dhe Julitës, Greek: Μονή Αγιού Κηρύκου καί Ιουλίττας) and Birth of the Virgin…
Zhulat (definite form: Zhulati) is a village in South Albania, in south-eastern Europe, on the road Tepelenë - Gjirokastër. It is part of the Cepo municipality.
Gjirokastër Stadium (Albanian: Stadiumi Subi Bakiri) is a multi-use stadium in Gjirokastër, Albania. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of KS Luftëtari Gjirokastër.
Prongji is a village of southwestern Albania, located to the northwest of the city of Gjirokastër. The village is in the administrative district of Gjirokastër and part of Labëria region. It is part of the municipality Cepo.
Nivan is a populated place in Gjirokastër District, southern Albania. Nivan is the administration center for the valley of Zagorie.
Libohovë Castle (Albanian:Kalaja e Libohovës) is a castle in Libohovë, southern Albania. It was built between 1796 and 1798.
Gjirokastër Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Gjirokastrës), also known as the Bazaar Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Pazarit), is a mosque located in Gjirokastër, Albania.
Vanë (also known as Cifliku Vana, Van, Vana, or Vanje) is a settlement in the Vlorë County of Albania.
Maja e Papingut is a peak of the Nemërçkë mountain ridge located in the south of Albania, near the Vjosë river. Maja e Papingut is the highest point of Nemerçkë and the highest unshared peak in southern Albania at 2,482 m (8,143 ft) high. From the r…