Obelisk, Gjirokastër

Name: Obelisk
Address: Gjirokastër, Albania

#8 among attractions in Gjirokastër

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Gjirokastër Obelisk or Mëmëdheu ABC is an obelisk monument in Gjirokastër, Albania. The obelisk is located near the first Albanian school to be opened in the town in 1908 and is a symbol for education in Albania. The authors of the obelisk are Muntaz Dhrami, Ksenofon Kostaqi, Stefan Papamihali. The three of them is given the prize "Honour of the City of Gjirokaster" in 2008 from the Municipality of Gjirokastër for their artistic work for the city. ()

Local name: Obelisku i arsimitCoordinates: 40°4'29"N, 20°8'17"E

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Obelisk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gjirokastër Castle, Zekate House, Teqe Mosque, Ethnographic Museum.

~760 ftSE
12th-century fortress and military museum
Gjirokastër Castle, Gjirokastër
4 min walk • Perched high above the city of Gjirokastër, Albania, the Gjirokastër Castle dominates the skyline, offering a window into the city's storied past. This ancient fortress, a testament to the region's rich history, is one of the biggest castles in the Balkans and a...
~1590 ftW
Historical place
Zekate House, Gjirokastër
8 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...
~260 ftS
Mosque
Teqe Mosque, Gjirokastër
2 min walk • Nestled within the historical tapestry of Gjirokastër, a city recognized by UNESCO for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture, the Teqe Mosque stands as a silent witness to the rich cultural heritage of Albania. This modest yet significant mosque is a testament...
~990 ftW
Museum
Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër
5 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...
~360 ftS
Mosque
Gjirokastër Mosque, Gjirokastër
2 min walk • The Bazaar Mosque, also known as Memi Bey Mosque, is a mosque located in Gjirokastër, Albania.
~1570 ftE
Church
Holy Transfiguration Church, Gjirokastër
8 min walk • Holy Transfiguration Church, also known as Church of Gjirokastër is an Orthodox church in Gjirokastër, Albania. The church was built in 1784. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania since 1963.
~590 ftE
Square
Çerçiz Topulli Square, Gjirokastër
3 min walk • Çerçiz Topulli Square is a town square located in Gjirokastër, Albania. In fact, it is actually a widened street located east of the entrance of Qafa e Pazarit The city's Old Bazaar begins at the upper corner of the square.
~760 ftW
40°4'31"N • 20°8'7"E
Skenduli House, Gjirokastër
4 min walk • Museum
~1000 ftNW
40°4'33"N • 20°8'5"E
Muzeu Etnografic, Gjirokastër
5 min walk • Museum
0.4 miNW
Memorial
St. Michael's Monastery Church, Gjirokastër
11 min walk • St. Michael's Monastery Church is a monastery church in Nivan, Gjirokastër County, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania.
0.8 miSE
Mausoleum
Zall Teqe, Gjirokastër
21 min walk • The Zall Tekke or Asim Baba Tekke is a Bektashi teqe in Gjirokastër, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania.

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Nearby attractions include Teqe Mosque, Gjirokastër (2 min walk), Gjirokastër Mosque, Gjirokastër (2 min walk), Çerçiz Topulli Square, Gjirokastër (3 min walk), Skenduli House, Gjirokastër (4 min walk).