What to visit
The castle above town holds a small military museum and gives sweeping views over the valley below. The old bazaar's stone houses, some centuries old, are best explored slowly on foot.
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Destination guide
Gjirokastër's stone old town climbs a steep hillside beneath its Ottoman-era castle, dense and cobbled enough that walking, not driving, is how you see the historic core. A car matters for reaching it in the first place and for onward travel toward the Blue Eye spring or the Greek border.
Route ideas by car
The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) spring, a short drive south, is a popular stop for its unusually vivid blue water. Continuing toward Sarandë and the coast takes you over further mountain terrain.
Local rental tips
Gjirokastër's steep, cobbled streets aren't built for cars — park below the old town and walk up. Mountain roads in this region can be slower than distance suggests.
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