Culture & People
Stone Walls, Startup Vibes: Inside the Albanian Town That's Quietly Reinventing Itself
Gjirokastër has UNESCO status, a jaw-dropping Ottoman skyline, and a growing scene of young Albanian entrepreneurs who are turning this ancient stone city into one of the most quietly exciting destinations in the Balkans. We talked to the locals leading the charge — and found out why visiting now, before the Instagram crowds arrive, is the smartest travel decision you can make.
Jul 11, 2026