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Gjirokastër is one of Albania’s most distinctive cities, a UNESCO-listed “Stone City” of steep cobbled lanes, Ottoman-era tower houses, and a fortress that dominates the Drino Valley. Its appeal comes from the way history feels lived-in here: bazaar streets still hum with local trade, old family houses open onto mountain views, and the city’s past spans Ottoman administration, communist rule, and Albanian literary fame. The best time to visit is spring or early autumn, when the weather is milder for climbing the hills and walking the old town, while summer brings the fullest atmosphere and the liveliest festival calendar.
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