Gjirokastër is occupied by daily and weekly tourists. The characteristic bazaar is full of local and foreign tourists.

Plenty of interest is shown in museums and archaeological sites too.

Many tourists have arrived at Gjirokastër these hot August days, bringing new extraordinary vibes to the city in stone, and turning it into a ‘multilanguage’ city in the cobblestone streets and shops.

“It is the first time I come to Albania, I come from the Netherlands and I really like it here. I love the city, the people, the food,” says one of them.

“I am from Saudi Arabia. It’s very nice here, I love this place. The city of Gjirokastër, wonderful, shops, cafes, museums.

I love Albania!

Gjirokastër with its natural beauty, old history, the castle and the particular architecture has drawn the attention of tourists from Europe, America and Asia too.

“Gjirokastër is very beautiful, I am surprised especially with the historical center. I am curious to see and enjoy other places and the food,” another one points out.

“I just came here and the first impression was of beautiful and beloved city! I think it has tremendous potential, looking the number of tourists. I have visited Tirana, Shkodër, Berat and today I came here. I am really surprised by the beauties of Albania”.

Over one thousand tourists arrive in the city of Gjirokastra every day, while on weekends the number doubles, as many cultural activities are organized too.

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