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The Top 7 Castles in Gjirokastër

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, …

Last updated: September 13, 2025

Gjirokastër Castle

The castle is located on the upper part of a narrow ridge about a kilometer long on the eastern slope of Mali i Gjerë, which rises about 200 meters above …

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A special attraction are the remains of a US Air Force Lockheed T-33 that had to make an emergency landing in Kuçova in 1957.

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It is a fairly large collection of weapons. There is still an American airplane on the grounds, although it is no longer complete.

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Why go around when you can go right through.

The tunnel takes you relaxed and cool to the other side of the castle.

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Tepelena Castle is a 4-hectare castle in the southern Albanian city of Tepelena. It was once an important residence of Ali Pasha Tepelena, a native Albanian and powerful Ottoman ruler of the Paschalek of Ioannina.

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Gjirokastra Castle is a testament to Gjirokastra's historical resistance and dominates the city from atop a hill.

The history of the castle dates back to 1336, but it has been …

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From this old bunker you have a magnificent view of the old town and new town in the evening sun as well as perfect acoustics for the evening singing.

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