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Zekate House

Zekate House offers a view of the exterior scale of a kullë, a Balkan tower house built in the early 19th century for the Zeko family. Its stone walls and arrangement of levels show domestic, defensive and reception functions.

Zekate House
Photo by Malenki Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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What makes it special

  • See the stone walls and lower levels used for service and defence.
  • The upper rooms were designed for receiving guests.
  • Its architecture helps explain the scale of a Balkan tower house.
Zekate House
Photo by ShkelzenRexha Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Zekate House
Photo by ShkelzenRexha Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Stone roofs and historic houses of Gjirokastër above the Drino Valley.

Gjirokastër from the Bazaar to the Tower Houses and Fortress

A walking route through Gjirokastër to understand its tower houses, bazaar and fortress, with practical attention to steep slopes, cobblestones and changing opening hours.

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Profile updated: 09/10/2026