Gjirokastra by night

Gjirokastër is a city in southern Albania with a population of 43,000. Lying in the historical region of Epirus, it is the capital of both the Gjirokastër District and the larger Gjirokastër County. Its old town is inscribed on the World Heritage List as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate." Gjirokastër is situated in a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino River, at 300 m (984 ft) above sea level. The city is overlooked by the Gjirokastër Castle where Gjirokaster National Folklore Festival is held every five years.

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Thank you for the great card Bledi!

Sent: 3 February 2014,   Received: 24 February 2014,   Travelled: 21 days

A beautiful view of Berat, Albania from Dritan, thank you!

 

Sent: 1 October 2013

Received: 28 October 2013

Travelled: 27 days

Mangalem quarter

In July 2008, the old tow (Mangalem district) was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Thank you Nevila for this beautiful view card :)

Sent: ??
Received: 28 October 2013

Berat,Albania

 

St. Michael's Church is a church in the southern part of the Berat Castle, in Berat, Albania. It became a protected cultural monument in 1948.

Thank you Nevilla, for this historical card! 

Sent: 21 September 2013
Received: 9 October 2013
Travelled: 18 days

Shqiperia, Albania

Children's, Man's costume, Gjirokastra and woman's constume, Lunxheria

Yay! My first card from Albania!

Thank you to Gosia, a friend I met in a hostel in Kosovo. She continued her travels to Albania while I went to Romania. We also went postcard hunting while in Prizren, Kosovo.

 

Sent: 14 June 2013

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