Castle of Gjirokaster

Gjirokaster is a city in southern Albania, the old town is a well preserved, Ottoman style town and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Birthplace of former dictator Enver Hoxha.

The castle dominates from a hill above the city and offers great views all around.

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