Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known as the "City of Stone" for its distinctive Ottoman-era tower houses with grey stone roofs cascading down a steep hillside. Dominated by a massive 13th-century castle, the city offers breathtaking valley views and a fascinating bazaar.
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Best Time to Visit
April – October
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Language
Albanian
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Currency
Albanian Lek (ALL) EURO accepted in tourist areas
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Timezone
CET (UTC +1)
Highlights
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34°C
Mostly cloudy
💨Wind3.2 m/s
☁️Clouds57%
🌧️Precip0 mm
7-Day Forecast
Mon🌤️36°24°
Tue⛅36°24°
Wed🌤️33°24°
Thu🌤️36°23°
Fri🌤️38°25°
Sat⛅37°25°
Sun🌤️33°22°
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