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"Heritage carved by the hands of visitors"/ Handicrafts in Gjirokastra arouse interest even from foreigners

2025-05-17 16:23:00, Sociale CNA

"Heritage carved by the hands of visitors"/ Handicrafts in Gjirokastra

Wood and stone are two characteristic elements of the entire construction structure of Gjirokastra. Portraits and various souvenirs are being made not only by the craftsmen of this city, but also by the many visitors who visit this city, which is part of the UNESCO world heritage.

Every day near the workshop of the carpenter Viktor Nurçe, visitors learn to carve something provisional with a chisel, but there are also those who choose to carve the names of their deceased relatives. Gjirokastra does not only offer a variety of cultural and historical monuments or the nature it offers, but also for something else. Every visitor who comes to Gjirokastra conveys messages to get to know it, but also to appeal that this city should not only be on the agenda of foreign tourists but also of Albanian ones.

"Heritage carved by the hands of visitors"/ Handicrafts in Gjirokastra

"This is the beauty of taking it home with them once it's finished and trying out a different experience in Gjirokastra, apart from the economic aspect. I thought that those tourists who come would really touch the city and inspire them to take that work home with them," the foreign carvers express.

Every visitor to the stone city leaves with various experiences gained in this city, such as stone carving, carpentry, embroidery, and the unique and rich cuisine of this place. /CNA





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