Gjirokastër Fortress

Gjirokastër Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Gjirokastrës or Kalaja e Argjirosë) is a fortress in Gjirokastër, Albania (during Ottoman rule it was historically known as Ergiri while Greeks referred to it as Argyrokastro, a name applied also to the castle) which also includes a Bektashi tyrbe. Gjirokastër Castle is situated at a height of 336 metres (1,102 ft).

The castle dominates the town and overlooks the strategically important route along the river valley. It is open to visitors and contains a military museum featuring captured artillery and memorabilia of the Communist resistance against German occupation, as well as a captured United States Air Force plane to commemorate the Communist regime's struggle against the Western powers.

Gjirokastër Castle is one of the most important historical monuments in Albania and represents a significant example of military architecture in the Balkans. Over the centuries, it has served various functions, including the defense of the city and administrative uses. Today, the castle is a well-known tourist attraction and a venue for cultural events, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the region’s historical heritage.

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Gjirokastër Fortressは、アトラスの城の知名度ランキングで世界820位（全3,734件中）、アルバニアの17件では3位にランクされています。アルバニアが他とどう比べられるかは、城の統計をご覧ください。

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