A slideshow of thirty two pictures to show you the best of what I saw in Albania during my trip around the world. (Vertical pic can be seen stretched on Internet Explorer).
Gjirokastër photos
An historic ottoman site. Gjirokastër is an Albanian town whose centre is part of UNESCO heritage list because of its well preserved ottoman houses and its fortress. The town was also the birthplace of the former dictator Enver Hoxha. I visited Gjirokastër during my trip around the world. If you like, you can find here …
The dark town of Gjirokastër
The infamous road to Gjirokastër. Third and last day in Sarandê area and also last day in Albania. It is a cloudy and gloomy Saturday and I’m happy I went to Butrint yesterday. Now it is Gjirokastër turn. Without hurry I go to the central bus station, a place that is now becoming almost familiar …
Butrint photos
Thirty centuries of history. Butrint or Buthrotum, is one of the most famous archeological sites in Albania. In a relatively small area there are remains back-dating up to 12th century B.C. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Venetians were here and left evident signs. A beautiful site also for its location in a national park. I visited …
One day in Butrint
Slowly starting the day. I wake up relatively early, the sun is shining and therefore I know already the answer to question “where will I go today?”. The answer is Butrint. I decided to give priority to it if the weather would have been fine because I’m convinced that Gjirokaster would be more or less …
Sarandë photos
Albanian version of Miami. Sarandë, facing the Greek island of Corfu is the most known Albanian sea resort. It suffers for this overgrown and probably it was much much better some ten years ago but it still a pleasant place and a good base for visiting the nearby Gjirokaster and Butrint. I visited Sarandë during …