Region of Albania
Gjirokastër County
- Landmarks
- 4 landmarks
- Cities
- 2 cities
- Visited
- 0/4 visited
- Suggested stay
- Suggested stay 1 day
1Castles
1Museums
1Beaches
Castle Quarter3
Castle Quarter walking route
3 landmarks in this walkable pocket
- Distance
- 1.79 km
- Walking
- 21 min
- Visits
- 1 h
- Difficulty
- Easy stroll
Overview
About Gjirokastër County
Museum city, stone houses, UNESCO heritage
Quick facts
At a glance
- Country
- Albania
- Landmarks
- 4
- Cities
- 2
- Suggested stay
- 1 day
Eat & drink
Restaurants, cafés and bars
Finding places nearby…
Travel tips
Good to know
- 01
The currency is the lek; euros are accepted in coastal resorts at poor rates.
- 02
Buses are mostly informal furgon minivans — ask at the station the day before.
- 03
The Koman Lake ferry is the scenic way to reach Valbona from Shkodër.
- 04
Mountain roads to Theth are paved now, but still slow — allow extra hours.
- 05
Tap water is best avoided outside the main cities.
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