Visited with a guide who helped us understand how life was lived in the house. Reading Kadare's book helped set the house into context.

The house is basically yours to explore. No roped off areas or ‘do not touch’ signs. Be respectful and enjoy the Ottoman history of this giant 200+ year old house!

Interesting house and great views below. Gives you an insight into the traditional lifestyle and decor of the times.

A great house to visit, which is really impressive. The only "sad" part is that there is barely any explanations. You just have a board describing at the bottom of the house each room in a few sentences. Less than half an hour of visit,...More

So first of all, this place is located VERY uphill! Thankfully there is a road so you walk along the road, the terrain is not bad (could be worse, I prefer walking on concrete than on the stones of the Old Town so it was...More

The Zakate house was built in early 1800s and was considered very opulent at that time. It gives a good feel about the times with well preserved furniture and artefacts. If you are in Gjirokaster this is of course a place you must see. The...More

High up on a hill, so a bit of a hike up to reach, this house is certainly the nicest of the traditional Ottoman houses that are open to the public. There is some information in English, however, it helps if you have done the...More