Libohovë Castle
Kalaja e Libohovës
A square castle built by Ali Pasha for his sister Shanisha, perched in a mountain village across the Drino Valley.
Libohovë Castle sits in the village of Libohovë, about 15 km southeast of Gjirokastër. Built in the early 19th century by Ali Pasha for his sister Shanisha, its square stone walls with round towers at each corner are well preserved, while the interior is largely in ruins. The village square has a century-old plane tree and a spring, with wide mountain views all around. Entry is free. If you're driving, you can combine it with Antigonea or the Labova Church for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dormition Church, Labovë e Kryqit
- Antigonea Archaeological Park
- Gjirokastër Cold War Tunnel
- Gjirokastër Castle
- Gjirokastër Old Bazaar
- Bazaar Mosque, Gjirokastër
- Ismail Kadare House
- Skënduli House