Explore Lazarat’s ancient ruins, legends, and rich history. Discover the village’s resistance, heritage, and scenic beauty near Gjirokastra, Albania.
- Lazarat - Lazarat is the first neighbor of the ancient city of Gjirokastra and, on the other hand, bordered by the village belt of the Dropull area. The village lies on the slopes of Mali i Gjerë and at the southern end of the province of Labëria, on the right side of the road Gjirokastër - Kakavija, Lazarat has an ancient history, starting from the Illyrian period. - Kordhoce - The ancient bridge of Kordhoca is a perfect place that attracts most visitors or local people near Lazarat. The Bridge of Kordhoça” is a well-known bridge in the city of Gjirokastra, Albania. It is one of the symbols of this historic city. The bridge is built over the Drino River and has a unique architecture that reflects the characteristics of its construction period. This bridge has been a landmark and an element that helps define the skyline of Gjirokastra. The Bridge of Kordhoça was built in 1820 - Lazarat - The ancient tower of the Lazarat and the ancient ruins. In the part where the tower used to be, there is a breathtaking view where you can see the entire village completely, a very beautiful panorama where you can see everything, the view of the Drino River, the view of the fields, and also a part of the ancient city of Gjirokastra. - Lazarat - The unique experience of Sopoti mountain and the wild nature. Sopot Mountain is a significant geographical feature located in the southern part of Albania, near the city of Gjirokastra. It has played a crucial role in the region’s history and is associated with early settlements dating back to ancient times. The mountainous terrain of Mali i Sopotit provided natural defenses and strategic advantages for ancient communities. Archaeological evidence suggests that this area was inhabited by various civilizations, including Illyrians, Greeks, and Romans. - Lazarat - 10 years story of the village that became the home of Cannabis and how it turned again into a peaceful and safe place with kind and friendly peoples. In Lazarat, you will experience a sensation where several years ago, some areas of Lazarat were cultivated with cannabis plants, where traces of empty plots still exist.
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Lazarat is the closest neighbor to the ancient city of Gjirokastra and is bordered by the village belt of the Dropull area. The village is situated on the slopes of Mali i Gjerë and at the southern end of the Labëria province, on the right side of the Gjirokastër - Kakavija road. Lazarat has a rich history dating back to the Illyrian period. According to legend, there were two brothers, Clay and Color. Argjiri and his sons built the castle of Gjirokastra, while Kollori constructed a smaller castle in what is now Lazarat, where its ruins can still be found. In the 16th century, the village resisted the pressure to convert to Islam, leading some of its population to move to Greece. There, a village named Lazarat still exists, and its inhabitants spoke Albanian until recently. The people of Lazarat supported Ali Pasha Tepelena with weapons and fought to defend Ioannina from the Ottoman army.
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