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Kardhiq Castle, Gjirokastër

#10 among attractions in Gjirokastër

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Local name: Kalaja e KardhiqitCoordinates: 40°7'30"N, 20°1'45"E
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Gjirokastër Albania

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Kardhiq Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zekate House, Ethnographic Museum, Viroit Park and Lake, Muzeu Etnografic.

  • zekate house gjirokaster6.5 miSE
    Historical place

    Zekate House, Gjirokastër

    165 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Gjirokastër, Albania, the Zekate House stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage. This exemplary piece of Ottoman-era architecture, constructed in 1812, exemplifies the grandeur of 19th-century Albanian...

  • ethnographic museum gjirokaster6.5 miSE
    Museum

    Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër

    167 min walk • Nestled within the historical city of Gjirokastër, Albania, lies the Ethnographic Museum, a cultural gem that offers visitors a deep dive into the traditional way of life of the region's inhabitants. Housed in a building that is a fine example of 18th-century Ottoman...

  • viroit park and lake gjirokaster5.3 miE
    40°6'1"N • 20°7'24"E

    Viroit Park and Lake, Gjirokastër

    134 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

  • muzeu etnografic gjirokaster6.5 miSE
    40°4'33"N • 20°8'5"E

    Muzeu Etnografic, Gjirokastër

    167 min walk • Museum

  • st michaels monastery church gjirokaster location map
    6.4 miSE
    Memorial

    St. Michael's Monastery Church, Gjirokastër

    163 min walk • St. Michael's Monastery Church is a monastery church in Nivan, Gjirokastër County, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania.

  • mali i gjere3.1 miS
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Mali i Gjerë

    79 min walk • Mali i Gjerë is a mountain in southern Albania. The highest peaks from north to south are Mali i Pusit, Mali i Frashërit and Mali i Nikollaqit. On the eastern slope of the mountain is Gjirokastra while on the other side is Delvina. The 572-metre high Muzina Pass connects Delvina and Saranda with the Drino valley.

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