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The old bazaar
Stone lanes and crafts
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Radosław Botev · CC BY 3.0 pl via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The old bazaar
The old bazaar of Gjirokastër, where the town’s cobbled lanes meet below the castle, is the heart of the UNESCO-listed old town. Its stone shops, many with wooden shutters and stone roofs, sell crafts, carpets, carved wood, embroidery and souvenirs, and cafés and restaurants offer a break with a view. The 16th-century Bazaar Mosque stands at its centre. Come in the early evening, when the light warms the stone and the town comes out to walk.
Why it's on our list
- Cobbled lanes
- Craft shops
- Cafés
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The old bazaar before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The old bazaar 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 Zenebishti100 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Rruga 18 Shtatori1.2 km15 min walk