Ключевые слова: albanian highlands, albanian identity, ancient settlement, artisanal goods, balkan architecture, balkan exploration, balkan trade route, cobblestone alleys, colorfully stacked, cultural crossroad, distinctive squares, eidolon city, epic vantage, epirote influence, evocative skyline, fortress shadow, fortress town, gjirokaster bazaar, handcrafted souvenirs, heritage corridor, hidden gem, hillside commerce, hilltop vantage, historical ambiance, historical quarter, labyrinthine bazaar, labyrinthine layout, living museum, local folklore, medieval legacy, mediterranean climate, merchant shops, mountainous backdrop, oldworld charm, ottoman heritage, rustic display, slate tile roofing, sloping passageways, southeastern europe, southern albania, stone city, storied past, tradition preserved, traditional crafts, travel destination, turreted fortress, unesco site, unique rooftops, whitewashed walls, wooden balconies,