The Old Bazaar in Gjirokastra, called by locals as “Qafa e Pazarit” makes up the centre of the Old Town. The history of Bazaar dates back in 17th century. In fact there is no much left from that period. The sources says that a destroying fire impacted the old bazaar in 3d quarter of 19th century.
After that, the bazaar was totally rebuilt. That is why the buildings have the same architecture, some 2 and other 3 storey, but very identical from their structure, in all its line. The first floor is the place where artisans worked all the day, and the second floor was used for different purposes such as hostels or homes. Some of the shops had a back door, used only by the owner. While in front was built a sidewalk for people, which was something rare in other bazaars of the same period.
What we have today is preserved in the best way possible. The radial shape is very interesting if you see it from above, linking it with many streets in the old city. Now there are still some artisans, working in the old fashioned way, and people are trying to pass the craftwork to the new generation. You can buy in the shops of this bazaar many souvenirs, t-shirts, handicrafts, curtains, carpets, and plenty of magnets representing different attractions of Gjirokastra's region.
This article is prepared by: Alexander Paskali - movement activist for the promotion of remote rural areas for more access and development “Dropull a rural experience” Coordinator of “Hiking South Albania” group, leader of personalized local guides in Dropull area for 6 years , visits to cult sites and areas of particular importance, very good connoisseurs of mountain trails.
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