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Gjirokastër Castle
One of the Balkans' largest castles, with cannon-lined galleries and views over the valley.
Typical duration
90 min
Price
400 lek; arms museum about 200 lek extra
From port
55 km / 34.2 mi
Transfer time
75 min
Indoor / Outdoor
mixed
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly
🕐 Best time to visit
Mid-morning; closed Mondays October–April
Getting there from the port
About 1 hour 15 minutes by taxi or hire car via the Blue Eye road; buses take 1 h 20 and run only 3–5 times a day
Best transport: taxi or hire car Cost: Taxi about €50 each way, more for a return with waiting; bus 400–500 lek