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It's a small town and can be walked around quite easily. Taxis are cheap. The centre of town to the bus station in a taxi costs 200 leke
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The castle at the top of the hill, 200 leke entrance. It's falling apart a bit but still fascinating to wander around. Also holds an exposition of Enver Hoxha's army's cannons.
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Ethnographic museum
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Old bazaar and historic tower homes characteristic of Ottoman-era cities.
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Illyrian city of Antigonea
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Hotel Kalemi [1]. Reliable electricity (partly solar), central heating and constant hot water. Some rooms have traditional design featuers, others are of modern design. All rooms have private bathrooms and television, some have air-conditioning, views, and balconies. (Payment can be made by cash only in Albanian lek, Euros or US Dollars.)
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Kotoni Bed&Breakfast (info@kotoni-bb.com), [2]. The first Guest House in Gjirokastra, since 1992, comes up with more traditional rooms and a characteristic restaurant. Each room has coloured satelite Tv, bathroom, heating. Located 200 meters far from the old bazaar, you can have a great view of the old and new part of the town. edit
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Sofratike site of ancient theater and baths
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Labove home of one of the oldest standing Orthodox churches in the Balkans
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Tepelene the fortress of Ali Pasha.
Sarandë
Sarandë (Albanian: Sarandë or Saranda, Greek: Άγιοι Σαράντα - Agioi Saranda) is the capital of the District of Sarandë, Albania, and is one of the most important tourist attractions of the Albanian Riviera. Situated on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea in the Mediterranean, at  39°52′N, 20°00′E. The city of Saranda has a population of about 32,000 inhabitants (2008 estimate). Near Sarandë are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Opposite of Sarandë (about 2 nautical miles away) is another tourist attraction, the Greek island of Corfu, and there are daily ferries between them.
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Prior to Byzantine rule, the city was called by its ancient Greek name, Onchesmos or Anchiasmos,[1][2] (Greek: Όγχησμος) which was a vital part of Epirus,[3] and inhabited by the Greek-speaking[4] tribe of Chaonians.[5] The city was an important port, connecting the Chaonian capital of Phoenice to the sea.[6] Its current name is derived from the Greek phrase "Agioi Saranda" (Greek, Άγιοι Σαράντα), meaning "Forty Saints," after the Forty Martyrs of Sebastea, traditionally commemorated by the Orthodox Church on 10 March. The city was temporarily called "Porto Edda" in honor of Edda Mussolini, the eldest daughter of Benito Mussolini, during World War II when Albania was annexed to Italy.
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The sea panorama, the variety of flora, as well as the soft Mediterranean climate, are among the things that make Saranda the preferred recreational center, and an important tourist attraction. The number of couples who arrange to spend their honeymoon in Sarandë is impressive. Therefore, it shouldn't be surprising that Saranda is known as the honeymooners' city. Over the last two decades, Saranda has become the preferred tourist destination. Tourism is the major economic resource, while other resources include services, fishery and construction. The unemployment rate according to the population census of 2001 was 12.58%. It is suggested that family tourism, and seasonal work during the summer period, dramatically mitigate the unemployment rate.
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Today, Saranda's population mainly consists of ethnic Albanians, as well as Greeks and Vlachs.[7][8] The population of Saranda increased from 15,700 inhabitants in 1989 to 27,553 in 2001. However, due to uncontrolled movements, especially after 1997, this figure is considered to be even higher. According to municipal sources, approximately 32,000 inhabitants are currently living in the city.
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Naim Frashëri, national poet of Albania lived in the city for few years
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Sarandë, the gateway to the southern Albania, is a small town of about 33.000 inhabitants, situated on a beautiful horseshoe bay between the mountains and the Ionian Sea. The name Saranda derives from an early Christian monastery dedicated to Agioi Saranta (Forty Saints). In antiquity, Saranda was known as Onchesmus. Located opposite the Greek island of Corfu, Saranda is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and warm sea waters. Saranda typically has over 300 sunny days a year. Due to its location and warm weather Saranda is one of the most attractive tourist towns on the Albanian Riviera, where honeymooners traditionally spend their holidays. Fronting the sea and along the main promenade there are some hotels and restaurants which offer you catering facilities and accommodation.
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