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Sofratike Destination Guide
Discover Sofratike in Albania
Sofratike in the region of Gjirokastër is a town located in Albania - some 95 mi or ( 152 km ) South of Tirana , the country's capital .
Local time in Sofratike is now 05:01 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Tirane " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Ioannina, Terihat, Sofratike, Sarandë, and Mesopotam. When in this area, you might want to check out Ioannina . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Sofratike ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Albania - Gjirokastër
Albania - Gjirokastër and Syri i Kalter ..
Winding road in Albania
recorded in July 2008 ..
Αργυρόκαστρο, Gjirokastra, Albania
11.08.2008 ..
Driving on the mountain road from Sarande to Gjirokaster, south Albania
Views of the mountain scenery as we drive from Sarande to Gjirokaster in South Albania ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Libohovë Castle
File:KalajaLibohova. jpg Libohovë Castle is a castle in Libohovë, southern Albania. It was built between 1796 and 1798.
Located at 40.03 20.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Blue Eye, Albania
The Blue Eye is a water spring, natural phenomenon occurring in Saranda, Albania. A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river bubbles forth from a stunning, more than fifty-metre-deep pool. Divers have descended to fifty metres, but it is still unclear what the actual depth of the karst hole is.
Located at 39.92 20.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Gjirokastër District
The District of Gjirokastër (Albanian: Rrethi i Gjirokastrës) is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania. It has a population of 56,720 (2010 estimate) containing a large Greek minority, and an area of 1,137 km². It is in the south of the country, and its capital is Gjirokastër. Together with the Përmet District and the Tepelenë District, it forms the Gjirokastër County.
Located at 40.07 20.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Gjirokastër Castle
Gjirokastër Castle is a castle in Gjirokastër, Albania (historically known as Argyrokastro, a name then applied also to the castle). The castle dominates the town and overlooks the strategically important route along the river valley.
Located at 40.07 20.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër
The Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër, in the cities of Berat and Gjirokastër, Albania, are an UNESCO World Heritage Site that were inscribed in 2005. Its borders were extended in 2008. Berat and Gjirokastra are inscribed as rare examples of an architectural character typical of the Ottoman period. Located in central Albania, Berat bears witness to the coexistence of various religious and cultural communities down the centuries.
Located at 40.07 20.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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