An imposing castle on the ridge of gjirokaster. entry costs 400 lek and there is another fee for the museum
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Castle of Gjirokastra Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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Ginocaster Castle, built in the 12th-13th century in the Kingdom of Epirus, was greatly expanded during the Ottoman occupation in the 14th century, especially during the reign of Bayezid II. Since 1811, many buildings have been added to the castle, such as the bell tower at the east corner of the castle, the fortifications have been strengthened at the cliff, and the water tank has been dug to introduce water. After 1930, it was converted into a prison by the Italian occupying forces, and during the Soviet period, it was used as a prison for political prisoners. The castle terrace is a check-in point for blowing up ins, attracting many tourists to take a look.
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An imposing castle on the ridge of gjirokaster. entry costs 400 lek and there is another fee for the museum
Ginocaste Castle is an ancient castle in Albania with more than 800 years of history, built during the Ottoman Turks, it is very large and strong, even after a hundred years of storms and rains, it is still so grand. He is also one of the best preserved castles in Albania and is well worth visiting.
The Ginocaster Castle is a world heritage site. The castle is fairly well preserved and the tall bell tower is his symbol. Built during the Ottoman Empire, the castle is more than 500 years old and is located at the commanding height of the city, which is of great strategic significance in ancient times. After 500 years of wind and rain, it still looks magnificent.
The castle is of course a must-check in place to Ginocaster. The general castle is surrounded by a circle of walls and buildings in the middle, and Ginocaster castle is strangely shaped and built due to the trend, and it is built on the ridge with long strips extending for 1 km. During the Ottoman rule, the castle was continuously rebuilt and expanded to its current size, and served as a fortress, ruler's residence, military barracks, and prison. The castle houses two tombs of Turkish rulers, the site of an underground prison, American military aircraft that landed in Albania during the Cold War, many artillery pieces on the promenade, and a World War II-era Fiat tank. Many places in the castle are leftover walls, lack protection, pay attention to safety. Tickets 200 lek. In addition, the only professional weapons museum in Albania (mainly introducing the history of the war against the German army and displaying the firearms of the time, no English translation) is also in the castle, along with the Ginocaster City Museum (with English exhibition board), an additional 200 lek tickets are required to enter. Official recommendation, do not visit the museum for 1 hour, visit the museum 2.5 hour.
The ancient city of Ginocast is one of the world cultural heritages, because he is a well-protected Ottoman Turkish town, located at the highest point of the city, from a distance like a huge warship, it is said to be one of the earliest and largest mountain military fortresses in Europe, Absolutely majestic.