Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, announced on social media that the Gjirokastër clock is now working again.

The clock, a symbol of the castle and the city, had long stood silent, sometimes working and sometimes not. Now its mechanism has come back to life and has been placed in the bell tower, thanks to the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Gjirokastër.

The Gjirokastër clock was built in the second half of the 19th century.

In his post, Minister Gonxhja said the clock has witnessed the history of Gjirokastër, marking not only hours but also its most important events.

Restoring this symbolic monument is a major step in preserving cultural heritage. It also gives visitors another reason to experience the magic of the castle and the city’s unique horizon.

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