Parku Arkeologjik Antigone

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Antigonea, also transliterated as Antigonia and Antigoneia, was an ancient Greek city in Chaonia, Epirus, and the chief inland city of the ancient Chaonians. It was founded in the 3rd century BC by Pyrrhus of Epirus, who named it after one of his wives, Antigone, daughter of Berenice I and step-daughter of Ptolemy I of Egypt. ()

Local name: Antigonea Coordinates: 40°5'50"N, 20°13'27"E

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GjirokastërAlbania

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Parku Arkeologjik Antigone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

4.7 miW
12th-century fortress and military museum
Gjirokastër Castle, Gjirokastër
120 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...
5.1 miW
Historical place
Zekate House, Gjirokastër
130 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...
4.8 miW
Mosque
Teqe Mosque, Gjirokastër
123 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...
5 miW
Museum
Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër
127 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...
0.7 miS
City, Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Antigonia, Gjirokastër
18 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Gjirokastër, Albania, lies the archaeological site of Antigonia, a testament to the region's ancient past. Antigonia, once a bustling Hellenistic city, was founded by King Pyrrhus of Epirus in the 3rd century BCE, named in honor of...
4.8 miW
Mosque
Gjirokastër Mosque, Gjirokastër
123 min walk • The Bazaar Mosque, also known as Memi Bey Mosque, is a mosque located in Gjirokastër, Albania.
4.5 miW
Church
Holy Transfiguration Church, Gjirokastër
115 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.
5 miSE
Forts and castles
Libohovë Castle, Libohovë
129 min walk • Libohovë Castle is a castle in Libohovë, southern Albania. It was built between 1796 and 1798 by Ali Pasha of Ioannina.
4.8 miW
Memorial
Obelisk, Gjirokastër
123 min walk • 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.
3.8 miSE
Church
Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Libohovë
98 min walk • The Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, simply known as Koimissi or Saint Mary church is an Eastern Orthodox Christian church in the village of Labovë e Kryqit, in Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. It is one of the most representative examples of Byzantine architecture in Albania.
4.7 miW
Square
Çerçiz Topulli Square, Gjirokastër
120 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.