destinations
Gjirokastër: A Guide to Albania's Stone City
The castle is 400 lekë and closes at seven, the tower houses open by family, the bus drops you a 30-minute climb below the old town. Gjirokastër, explained.
Unesco
destinations
Berat: A Guide to the City of a Thousand Windows
The castle is a living neighbourhood, not a ruin, and 300 lekë gets you in. What to see in Berat, when the light is right, and what to do in the hills around it.
history
Butrint: 3,000 Years of History on Albania's Southern Tip
From Greek colony to Roman city to Byzantine bishopric, Butrint layers 3,000 years of Mediterranean history in one walkable UNESCO site.
history
Albania's UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Complete Visitor's Guide
Albania has four UNESCO World Heritage sites spanning 3,000 years of history. A practical guide to visiting Butrint, Berat, Gjirokastra, and the Ohrid region.