TIRANA, September 9/ATA/- In the Monastery of Spile in Lunxhëri, an attraction of rare values in Lunxhëri, which attracts not only the believers, but also the tourists who come to Gjirokastra, there was celebrated the feast of St. Mary.
Mayor of Gjirokastra Flamur Golemi, was also present at the rites of this celebration, said that “According to scholars, the iconostasis and the frescoes of the church date back to the 1600s, evidence of a heritage that would be envied by anyone.”
“Gjirokastra is a large ensemble with cultural monuments not only in the city, but also in the surrounding villages, so it remains an inevitable tourist destination for foreigners and locals. Although we are in a difficult year due to the pandemic and the restrictions that are already known, mainly the weekends in Gjirokastra continue to bring visitors”, – underlined Golemi.
Mayor of Gjirokastra said that, “The best is ahead as soon as we get rid of COVID-19 once and for all. We are working with the right infrastructure investments and development projects in order to extend the days of stay in Gjirokastra and attract more and more tourists”.
Part of this celebration was not only the promotion of the values of cultural heritage, but also of the Monastery of Spile, folklore, handicrafts, cuisine, etc.
Lunxhëria is located on the side of the mountain named the same. Gjirokastra is one of the richest provinces in Albania with springs, natural beauty, cultural monuments, churches, monasteries and especially the original and magnificent dwellings built of black stone. The inhabitants of this area are known throughout the South for their rich folklore tradition, trade fairs, cuisine and hospitality. /k.s/j.p/p.s./
