I see now that almost all of my post titles are the same. Trying to change it up here.
Gjirokaster is a city in southern Albania that has UNESCO World Heritage Site status. A large part of Albania's history was under the rule of the Ottoman sultans out of Istanbul. Across Albania, there are remnants of that history in the architecture -- in particular this style of house:
This is a single house, separated into two sides -- one for the men and the other for the women -- to comply with Ottoman Islamic custom. Gjirokaster is known for these houses, and this picture shows a few on the hillside (click on it to see a larger version):
Several of the houses are being renovated.
Gjirokaster also has a large castle overlooking a broad valley.
The south of Albania is rich agricultural land, so the castle has a very strategic location. The clock tower is the most recognizable feature:
The castle has lots of nooks and crannies to explore and some impressive views of the land around it:
The castle also houses an armaments museum:
Gjirokaster is a city in southern Albania that has UNESCO World Heritage Site status. A large part of Albania's history was under the rule of the Ottoman sultans out of Istanbul. Across Albania, there are remnants of that history in the architecture -- in particular this style of house:
This is a single house, separated into two sides -- one for the men and the other for the women -- to comply with Ottoman Islamic custom. Gjirokaster is known for these houses, and this picture shows a few on the hillside (click on it to see a larger version):
Several of the houses are being renovated.
Gjirokaster also has a large castle overlooking a broad valley.
The south of Albania is rich agricultural land, so the castle has a very strategic location. The clock tower is the most recognizable feature:
The castle has lots of nooks and crannies to explore and some impressive views of the land around it:
The castle also houses an armaments museum:
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ReplyDeleteNice pictures... it looks like you enjoyed it a lot...Apparently, Albania is making you happy Dennis... ;)
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