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Skenduli House
A family tower house
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Christoph Strässler · CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Skenduli House
Skenduli House, built in 1700 and later enlarged, is one of the most complete tower houses in Gjirokastër, part of the UNESCO-listed old town. It has painted rooms, carved wooden ceilings, a guest hall, a hammam, fireplaces and hidden spaces, and it is often shown by members of the Skenduli family themselves, who tell stories of the house and the town. It is a short walk uphill from the bazaar. Visits take about forty minutes, and the guide welcomes tips.
Why it's on our list
- Painted rooms
- Family guides
- Fine carving
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Skenduli House before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Skenduli House are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Rruga Gjin Zenebishti400 m5 min walk
- Taxi rank, Rruga 18 Shtatori1.2 km15 min walk