Bashkia Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër is a city in southern Albania and the seat of Gjirokastër County and Gjirokastër Municipality. It is located in a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino, at 300 metres above sea level.Places of Interest
Highlights: Kardhiq Castle.
Kardhiq Castle
Castle
Kardhiq Castle is a ruined Ottoman Turkish hill fortress located in Kardhiq, southern Albania. Kardhiq Castle is situated 3½ km west of Bashkia Gjirokastër.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Humelicë and Prongji.
Humelicë
Village
Humelicë is a village in Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. Humelicë is situated 3½ km north of Bashkia Gjirokastër.
Prongji
Village
Prongji is a village of southwestern Albania, located to the northwest of the city of Gjirokastër. Prongji is situated 3½ km west of Bashkia Gjirokastër.
Kardhiq
Village
Kardhiq is a village in the former Cepo commune, Gjirokastër County, Albania. Kardhiq is situated 4 km west of Bashkia Gjirokastër.
Bashkia Gjirokastër
- Also known as: “Bashkia Gjirokaster”
- Location: Gjirokastër County, Albania, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
40.1278° or 40° 7′ 40″ north
Longitude
20.0729° or 20° 4′ 23″ east
Elevation
668 metres (2,192 feet)
Open location code
8GG243HF+35
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In Other Languages
“Bashkia Gjirokastër” goes by many names.
- Albanian: “Bashkia Gjirokastër”
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Places to explore: Mashkullorë and Plesat.
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Highlights: Çepon and Ura e Kardhiqit.
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