10 Sights & Landmarks in Gjirokaster County That You Shouldn't Miss

October 10, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

Discover the best top things to do in Gjirokaster County, Albania including Tekke of Frasher, Saint Maria Church of Leuse, Guri i Qytetit, Church of Labove e Kryqit, Zekate House, Tekke of Baba Aliu, Gjirokaster Castle, Skenduli House, Kisha e Shen Kollit, St. Paraskevi's Church.
Restaurants in Gjirokaster County

1. Tekke of Frasher

Permet Albania
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Tekke of Frasher

2. Saint Maria Church of Leuse

Permet Albania
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Saint Maria Church of Leuse

Reviewed By laurelinh2018

The Saint Maria Church is located just outside of Permet in the village of Leuse. A 3km hike up the mountainside takes you from the center of town directly to the church entrance. The walk has gorgeous panoramic views of the city and its surrounding countryside. Before leaving the city, be sure to stop by the tourism information office and request that the church be unlocked or you'll miss the gorgeous frescoes located inside, which are very well preserved. Paintings decorate every wall and the entire ceiling. Definitely a must-see attraction in Permet!

3. Guri i Qytetit

Permet Albania
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Guri i Qytetit

Reviewed By hikingsouthalbania - Gjirokaster, Albania

if you ever find yourself in permet , you must be in this place, it offers the best view of the city from all the sides and you can take the best selfies

4. Church of Labove e Kryqit

Labove e Siperme Albania
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Church of Labove e Kryqit

5. Zekate House

Gjirokastra, short hike form main bazaar, Gjirokaster Albania +355 4 562 8717 [email protected] http://www.visit-gjirokastra.com/see-and-do/the-zekate-house/
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4.5 based on 161 reviews

Zekate House

One of the most beautiful and best preserved houses of Gjirokastra. The Zekate House is a grand example of the typical (tower-house), belonging to the wealthiest families in Gjirokastra in 19th century. It belonged to Beqir Zeko, a general administrator of Ali Pasha. It was built in 1811-1812. Where you are in the top of it, the view of river valley is amazing. This 3 storey house has very strong defensive features, and that is why she is still so powerful until nowadays. The ground floor contains storage rooms, the kitchen and the cistern. The first floor has two rooms used as living quarters for branches of the family, while the third floor has a grand reception room and two other smaller rooms. The principal room is very typical of the grandest of these dwellings with frescoed walls, a carved ceiling and an ornate fireplace. This house gives visitors a vast understandings of the vernacular architecture. The entrance fee is € 1.00.

Reviewed By nadiaresuli - Tirana, Albania

breathtaking wood decoration and wall painting. beautiful city view. it feels like you travel in time. highly recommend.

6. Tekke of Baba Aliu

Alipostivan, Permet 6401 Albania http://www.facebook.com/TeqejababaAliut.12/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Tekke of Baba Aliu

7. Gjirokaster Castle

Gjirokaster Albania [email protected] http://www.gjirokastra.org/sub_links/visiting_sub/visiting_castle.html
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4.5 based on 838 reviews

Gjirokaster Castle

Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia

We've travelled entire Albania during our 2 week tour and two towns I can point out being the most beautiful are Berat and Gjirokaster. Gjirokaster is only an hour drive from the seaside resorts of Saranda and Ksamil, and I'd suggest everyone holidaying there to make a day excursion. Gjirokaster sits on slopes of Gjere mountains overlooking a huge valley. The Castle occupies a commanding position and is a beautiful site while approaching the town. The fortress dates back to 12 c, modified and reshaped over the centuries. It's main feature, the clock tower was added in 1800's by Ottoman governor Ali Pasha Tepelena who's also responsible for a magnificent sea fortress at Porto Palermo north from Saranda on the Ionian coast (read that review). The Castle houses a military museum consisting mostly of captured WWII Italian and German weapons and a US fighter plane from the cold war era (different versions on it), as well two Pasha tombs and some underground Ottoman era rooms. However, most impressing are the views of the valley and old town below. Like most such places in Albania entry fee is extremely cheap and there are good English explanations throughout the place.

8. Skenduli House

Rruga Sokaku i Te Mareve, Gjirokaster Albania +355 4 562 8717 [email protected] http://www.visit-gjirokastra.com/see-and-do/skenduli-house/
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4.5 based on 267 reviews

Skenduli House

If you really want to know the best model of local architecture in 19th century, a visit to Skenduli house is a must. Everything is totally original and is the most authentic building in Gjirokastra. This is the best preserved house in old city of Gjirokastra, more than 300 years old (built in 1823). The owner of the house, Nasip Skenduli, a descendant of the family that originally build the house, is an amazing story teller. He will explain you everything about the house and the preserving process in years. It used to be the original Ethnographic museum during communist time, but now the owners have their house back and keep it open for visitors. What makes this house so special? Its structure shows that this has been the richest houses in Gjirokastra, because it had 9 fireplaces, (more fireplaces more richer the family was); 6 bathrooms, 12 rooms, 44 doors, 64 windows, and 4 hamam (turkish bath). Many rooms are preserved in their original shape and this is amazing.

Reviewed By pharonl - San Jose, United States

We took a great guided tour of this wealthy families home from 100-200 years ago (I forget the actual age). What a different way of life! The home is not occupied now.

9. Kisha e Shen Kollit

Permet Albania
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Kisha e Shen Kollit

10. St. Paraskevi's Church

Permet Albania
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

St. Paraskevi's Church

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