Due to its strategic position, this ancient dwelling place, which dates
back to the first century AD, was transformed into a castle, which
later became the nucleus of the further development of the city.
 
During the 13th century It was also knows as Argyropoline,
Agyrokastron or the City of Argyro. In the 14th century it was part of
the Despotate of Epirus The houses in Gjirokastër have a distinguished
Albanian style. Gjirokastër also features an old bazaar A bazaar is a market, often covered, typically found in areas of Muslim culture, which was originally built in the 17th century.
The city was developed after World War II and it is today an economic,
educational and cultural center of southern Albania. There are over 20
museums in Gjirokastër today and it is also the city o
Source: The Albanian Institute of Tourism & Environmental Developments
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Last Updated ( Friday, 15 April 2005 )
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Gjirokastra 
