Well, let’s just say it right away: we asked a few travelling friends around us, and few knew about this destination. And they’re wrong! Gjirokast\u00ebr, with its austere spelling, is nonetheless a little Ottoman gem that’s not lacking in charm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Another unusual place in the region?<\/strong>\u00a0We recommend Velika Planina, in Slovenia. We even wrote\u00a0an article<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, that’s the first question to ask. Gjirokast\u00ebr is located in southern Albania<\/a><\/strong>, 150 km south of the capital to be precise. This small town of 25,000 souls nestles on the slopes of Mali i Gjer\u00eb, literally “The Great Mountain” and on the banks of the Drino River.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere is Gjirokast\u00ebr and how to get there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n