Gjirokastër City Guide – Castles, Museums & Stone Houses
Gjirokastër city guide for travelers visiting Albania’s famous Stone City, known for its castle, cobbled streets, and UNESCO World Heritage status.
Gjirokastër, known as the “Stone City”, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with steep streets, stone-roofed houses and a dramatic hilltop castle. It has a strong mix of history, architecture and local stories.
Top Museums & Cultural Sites in Gjirokastër
- Museum of Weapons (inside Gjirokastër Castle) – exhibits weapons and resistance artifacts inside the fortress.
- Traditional house-museums such as Skenduli House or Zekate House (if you list them in the future).
Things to See & Do
- Walk through the old bazaar with shops and cafés.
- Visit Gjirokastër Castle for panoramic views and the museum.
- Explore traditional houses to understand how wealthy families lived in previous centuries.
Practical Info
The city has many slopes and cobbled streets, so bring comfortable shoes. It is usually visited as part of a southern Albania route that may also include Berat, Sarandë and the Riviera.