TIRANA, December 18 /ATA/ During the holiday season, the stone city of Gjirokastra in Southern Albania is covered by the colourful mantle of celebration.
The city, the historical and the modern part, the traditional bazaar, the cobbled streets, the complexes of the traditional houses are decorated with a special decor, which makes the end-of-year atmosphere magical and impressive, for the local inhabitants and the tourists.
A special decor, colourful lights on the stone facades, the Christmas tree and other symbols of the holiday season make the characteristic bazaar of Gjirokastra, during these days a real oasis of celebration.
“From the early days of December, in the whole city and especially in the museum area, we have placed the festive decor. We have taken care that the decor adapts to the stone city, with the aim of not only beautifying the different environments, but also turning Gjirokastra into a favourite tourist destination, for the year-end holidays “, said Mayor Flamur Golemi.
Unlike previous years, the festive decor now has more elements, being installed in the modern part of the city, to give Gjirokastra a special atmosphere at the end of this year.
Despite the low temperatures, the museum area is still full of tourists, even in this winter time. In family or organized groups they travel from different areas of the country, to taste the magic of the end-of-year holidays in the stone city.
“Local and foreign visitors want to enjoy also the traditional dishes that are served in this period for the holidays”, said Mayor Golemi./m.m/j.p/p.s./
