"GJIROKASTER" Gjirokaster by Wojtek_R

Gjirokaster Travel Guide: 100 reviews and 199 photos

GJIROKASTER

If you are arriving from Greece like me, you should definetly check out the town of Gjirokaster.

The Castle

Perhaps the only Gjirokaster attraction is the rather overgrown castle and old political prison.

It is well worth the trek up for some nice views and its Military Museum

The Military Museum

The "Museum"

ok, so its not really a museum, just some old guns and shells, oh yeah and a downed American jet.......

Last visit to Gjirokaster: Aug 2004
Intro Written Aug 19, 2004
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Buses to/from Gjirokaster Transportation (1)

If you are coming from Greece, you can take the 10 hour overnight bus from Athens directly to Gjirokaster. To Tirana (6... more travel advice

A warm welcome to Albania Hotels (1)

Mr.Kotoni welcomes you to his house located in the old town up on the hill a short walk away from the castle and the... more travel advice

Comments (2)

lituaneza Sep 23, 2005 at 8:03 PM Report Abuse

Hi! could you tell me how this border point Albania/Greece is called? Are there minibuses from there to Tirana?? How much does it coast? thanks!!! :))
Botev Sep 1, 2004 at 9:22 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the info. I am planning to go to Gjirokaster someday and I just needed the info on transportation. Thanks a lot!