29/05/2021
Gjirokastra was named Argyrokastro, in 1336. The city reached its peak over 1800-1830, when monumental assembly houses were built. The most important structure of the city is the castle, which is the biggest castle in Albania. The Mosque of Bazaar, built in 1557, is one of the most famous buildings in the city. During your stay in Gjirokastra, you can visit the Ethnographic Museum.