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Delve into Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër in Qarku i Gjirokastrës with it's 23,437 habitants is a town located in Albania about 88 mi (or 142 km) south of Tirana, the country's capital town.
Time in Gjirokastër is now 12:38 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Tirane with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports closer to Gjirokastër, of which two are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport in Greece in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km). The closest airport in Albania is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa in a distance of 95 mi (or 56 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Albania is Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra in a distance of 1 mi (or 1 km), South-West. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lazarat, Dervician, Odrie, Qestorat and Saraqinishte. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F
Morning Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
Evening Temperature | 12°C / 53 °F |
Night Temperature | 10°C / 50 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 10% |
Air Humidity | 59% |
Air Pressure | 1008 hPa |
Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
13°C (55 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
11°C (51 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
10°C (49 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Videos from this area
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Erdhën hasmërit te porta - Grupi i të rinjve Gjirokastër
inçizimi i këngës në Radio Franc,( Paris 1994 ) Grupi i të rinjve Gjirokastër, marrës - Arian Shehu kthyes - Mehmet Vishe hedhës - Kastriot Çenko.. iso - Adriatik Çenko,Mevlut Meleqi,Rami...
In The Mountains Of Gjirokaster | Albania | GoPro Camera
Driving through the mountains of Albania. Calm, rolling hills. Thin, winding roads high into the mountains (a bit freaky at times).Stopping in Gjirokaster for lunch, a small town tucked away...
Kenge Labe- Sokrat Duli Gjirokaster 2008
Kenge nga Zagoria kenduar nga Noke Duli ne Gjirokaster me Gusht 2008.
Blue Eyed Hole Underwater | Albania | GoPro Camera
Travel Through Albania | Going further along our journey to the coast of the Adriatic Sea, the driver made a stop at the end of our mountain trekking. A small hut located along the most clear...
Mediation for Conflict Resolution
USAID supported the Gjirokastra Multifunctional Community Center to develop this spot on mediation as an alternative to lengthy and costly court proceedings in Albania.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Eqrem Çabej University
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 Albanian Government nr. 414, dated 12 November 1991, on the basis of the Higher Institute of Pedagogy that was already established in 1971. It is the most important teaching and scientific institute of Southern Albania.
Subi Bakiri Stadium
Subi Bakiri Stadium (Albanian: Stadiumi Subi Bakiri) is a multi-use stadium in Gjirokastër, Albania. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of KS Luftëtari Gjirokastër. The stadium has a capacity of 9,500 people, and is named after an Albanian former prosecutor. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:40|04|52.36|N|20|08|17.13|E|type:landmark |primary |name= }}
Gjirokastër Castle
Gjirokastër Castle is a castle in Gjirokastër, Albania (historically known as Argyrokastro, a name then applied also to the castle). The castle dominates the town and overlooks the strategically important route along the river valley.
Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër
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. Berat and Gjirokastra are inscribed as rare examples of an architectural character typical of the Ottoman period. Located in central Albania, Berat bears witness to the coexistence of various religious and cultural communities down the centuries.
Gjirokastër Mosque
Gjirokastër Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Gjirokastrës), also known as the Bazaar Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Pazarit), is a mosque located in Gjirokastër, Albania. The mosque was built in 1757. and is located in the Old Bazaar neighbourhood. It is one of fifteen mosques originally built in the city during the Ottoman era, of which thirteen survived till the communist period.
Gjirokastër Ethnographic Museum
Gjirokastër Ethnographic Museum is a museum in western Gjirokastër, Albania. The museum is erected on the site of communist dictator Enver Hoxha's birth, and offers an insight into the traditional lifestyle in the town.
Gjirokastër Obelisk
Gjirokastër Obelisk or Mëmëdheu ABC is an obelisk monument in Gjirokastër, Albania. The obelisk is located near the first Albanian school to be opened in the town in 1908 and is a symbol for education in Albania. The authors of the obelisk are Muntaz Dhrami, Ksenofon Kostaqi, Stefan Papamihali. The three of them is given the prize "Honour of the City of Gjirokaster" in 2008 from the Municipality of Gjirokaster for their artistic work for the city.
Çerçiz Topulli Square
Çerçiz Topulli Square (Albanian: Sheshi „Çerçiz Topulli“) is a town square located in Gjirokastër, Albania. In fact, it is actually a widened street (Rruga Gjin Zenebisi, Gjin Zenebisi Street) located east of the entrance of Qafa e Pazarit (Bazaar Pass) The city's Old Bazaar begins at the upper corner (west) of the square. The square is named after Çerçiz Topulli, Albanian hero born in Gjirokastër. Within the square is a monument also dedicated to him.
Gjirokastër Gymnasium
Gjirokastër Gymnasium (Albanian: Gjimnazi i Gjirokastrës), also known as Asim Zeneli Gymnasium (Albanian: Gjimnazi „Asim Zeneli“) is a gymnasium located in Gjirokastër, Albania. The school was founded on 5 November 1923 as one of the first schools of general secondary education in Albania, where students could study regardless of religion, gender and locality.
Shkodër Airport
Shkodër Airport is an airport located in Shkodër, Shkodër County, Albania.