TIRANA, July 3 /ATA/ – Gjirokastër castle, a key heritage site in southern Albania, welcomed 100,000 visitors from January to June 2025, marking a notable increase from last year.
Also known as the castle of Argjiro, it stands proudly above the UNESCO-listed city of Gjirokastër, drawing both domestic and international tourists eager to explore its rich history.
The medieval Gjirokastër castle, one of the biggest in the region, is a popular destination for visitors to the museum city.
The castle, perched on a 370-meter high hilltop in the picturesque town, is mentioned for the first time as a citadel and a castle in 1336. Situated on the hilltop overlooking the city, the castle extends across the 1100-foot-high hillside, like a giant ship made of stone.
The old citadel and the domineering 4th century Gjirokastër castle and fortress granted the city the UNESCO World Heritage Site status because it’s a rare and wonderful example of a very well-preserved Ottoman town.
The castle often hosts cultural events, concerts, cultural fairs and exhibitions and the site not only offers an insight into the architectural prowess of its time but also provides stunning panoramic views of the town below and the surrounding Albanian mountains.
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