Ismail Kadare-inspired Walking Tour: Unveiling the History and Literature of Gjirokaster
Gjirokaster
Embark on a captivating Ismail Kadare-inspired walking tour in Gjirokaster, Albania. Uncover the history, literature, and untold stories that shaped Kadare's works. Led by experts, this tour delves into the interactive and controversial environment that influenced Kadare's writing, offering a unique perspective on his books and the local characters that inspired them.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ismail Kadare’s House - The walk to Ismail Kadare’s house will pass by Dr. Vasil Laboviti’s clinic in Varosh quarter. The famous gynecologist, saved the town from the Nazi, and became well-known for his 40000 surgeries Later on you will stop by Kadare’s elementary school, to meet through storytelling some of main characters of his books, his biology teacher, his neighbors, his friends and the mysterious women of the neighborhood. Before reaching his house we stop for a coffee by Kako Pino’s house garden. This woman impressed Kadare as a kid with her magic hairdressing box, and not only. The house itself was recently rebuilt to be Kadare’s museum. The museum at the moment is not open due to work of re-conception indoors but the building itself will illustrate many stories. Along the whole walk the guide will read quotes from Ismail Kadare’s “Chronical in stone” book.
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

THIS IS THE SOLE LITERARY EXCURSION IN ALBANIA.
It will be guided by professionals in the literature domain or by renowned critics.
It uncovers unspoken and undocumented tales viewed from a local angle. This excursion captivates attendees with Ismail Kadare’s early life, recollections, and influences. His books were a product of his experiences in a dynamic and contentious setting.
Every stop of this journey helps connect his readers with the origin of his preliminary writings.
We present distinct local personalities and their undisclosed lives to the visitors, personalities that stimulated Kadare to disclose ‘mysteries’ from his worldview.
This journey includes not only literature but also historical facts, architecture, warfare, cohabitation, facts, and insights.
The manner in which this excursion stimulates your intellect by introducing quotes from Kadare’s books is profound and exciting. You comprehend that Kadare’s books are not just typical literature.

Location
Rruga Zejtareve
Our office C-Adventures & Tours is placed at the heart of the historical bazar of Gjirokastra, just 100 m from its center. Opposite to the office is situated the symbolic maple tree of the bazar. The office has promotional banners and logos which make the meeting point visiting enough.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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