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Houses for sale in Gjirokastra
UNESCO-listed stone city in the Drino valley — traditional stone houses and apartments in the lower town.
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Gjirokastra: the city and its property market
Gjirokastra is a UNESCO-listed stone town on the slopes of the Drino valley in the south, dominated by its castle and known for its fortified tower houses with stone roofs. It is the birthplace of the writer Ismail Kadare and home to Eqrem Çabej University.
The old town around the bazaar is protected, so restoring the traditional houses has to follow the heritage rules and can take longer than an ordinary renovation; many restored houses are used as guesthouses. Everyday housing — apartments and newer family houses — is mostly in the lower town in the valley. Tourism is seasonal, with more visitors in spring and summer, while the rest of the market relies on local residents and students. The Kakavijë border crossing with Greece is nearby.
Straight-line distance from the centre to Tirana International Airport (Rinas): about 153 km.
Houses for sale in Gjirokastra: what to know
In Gjirokastra, buyers choose between traditional stone houses in the protected old town and apartments or newer houses in the lower town. For a stone house, allow for the cost and time of a restoration under the heritage rules.
Houses often come with a yard or garden and have sometimes been extended over the years. Check that every part of the house is covered by the ownership certificate and the permits, and that the plot boundaries match the cadastre.
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