Lunch
Suggestion for Lunch at a Local Restaurant: o After exploring the castle, head into the town for lunch.
Restaurant Kodra, Edua and Taverna Tradicionale are popular spots that serve traditional Albanian cuisine.
Don’t miss local specialties like qifqi (rice balls with herbs) and bakllasarëm (a type of pie with yogurt sauce).
After lunch, stroll through the Old Bazaar area, where you’ll find cobbled streets lined with small shops
selling handmade crafts, textiles, and souvenirs. The bazaar has been the town's commercial heart for centuries,
and it’s a great place to experience local culture.
Skenduli House: Visit the Skenduli House, a beautifully preserved Ottoman-era home that offers a glimpse into life
in Gjirokastër during the 19th century. The guide will walk you through its rooms, each showcasing traditional
furnishings, carpets, and artifacts from the region.
Ethnographic Museum: End the day with a visit to the Ethnographic Museum, which is also the birthplace of
Albania’s former communist leader, Enver Hoxha. The museum displays traditional Albanian clothing, household
items, and other artifacts from Gjirokastër’s past. In the evening return to Tirana.
