Gjirokastër Castle, Medieval fortress on a hilltop in Gjirokastra, Albania.
The stone castle stands at 336 meters above sea level, featuring five towers and thick walls that extend across the rocky promontory.
The initial fortifications date back to the 12th century, with substantial expansions made by Sultan Beyazid II around 1490 and Ali Pasha in 1811.
The National Folk Festival takes place at the castle, presenting traditional Albanian music, dance performances, and regional customs to visitors.
The castle operates daily from 09:00 to 19:00 during summer months and 09:00 to 17:00 in winter, with an entrance fee of 200 Albanian Leke.
The castle displays a United States Air Force T33 Shooting Star aircraft that made an emergency landing in Albania during December 1957.
Location: Gjirokastra
GPS coordinates: 40.07323,20.14001
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:20
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