'Tunnel of cold war', Gjirokastër

Name: 'Tunnel of cold war'
Address: Gjirokastër, Albania

#13 among attractions in Gjirokastër

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Gjirokastër is a city in the Republic of Albania and the seat of Gjirokastër County and Gjirokastër Municipality. It is located in a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino, at 300 metres above sea level. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate". The city is overlooked by Gjirokastër Fortress, where the Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival is held every five years. It is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha, and author Ismail Kadare. ()

Local name: Gjirokastra Coordinates: 40°4'27"N, 20°8'27"E

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

~220 ftS
12th-century fortress and military museum
Gjirokastër Castle, Gjirokastër
2 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...
0.4 miW
Historical place
Zekate House, Gjirokastër
12 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...
~760 ftW
Mosque
Teqe Mosque, Gjirokastër
4 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...
~1750 ftW
Museum
Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër
9 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...
~760 ftW
Mosque
Gjirokastër Mosque, Gjirokastër
4 min walk • The Bazaar Mosque, also known as Memi Bey Mosque, is a mosque located in Gjirokastër, Albania.
~950 ftNE
Church
Holy Transfiguration Church, Gjirokastër
5 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.
~770 ftW
Memorial
Obelisk, Gjirokastër
4 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.
~250 ftNW
Square
Çerçiz Topulli Square, Gjirokastër
2 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.
~1520 ftW
40°4'31"N • 20°8'7"E
Skenduli House, Gjirokastër
8 min walk • Museum
~1760 ftW
40°4'33"N • 20°8'5"E
Muzeu Etnografic, Gjirokastër
9 min walk • Museum
0.5 miNW
Memorial
St. Michael's Monastery Church, Gjirokastër
13 min walk • St. Michael's Monastery Church is a monastery church in Nivan, Gjirokastër County, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania.

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