I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS ALBANIAN CITY
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- Опубліковано 12 січ 2021
- Gjirokaster is a city in Albania that will absolutely steal your heart. I was not prepared for the incredible beauty that is hidden in this city. From it's traditional homes scattered on the mountainside, the idealic streets of it's UNESCO Old Town and its absolutely stunning fortress rising high above the city, Gjirokaster is a destination you will never forget. I hope you guys will enjoy this city guide alongside some beautiful drone shots! Make sure you don't miss it! xx
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I swear that you sold me on Albania! Now that I have UK visa, as an Indonesian, my Albanian visa will be waived and I can go to Albania for 90 days. Thanks for all of these videos Alina ❤️
Haha I’m very happy to hear that! You will love it!
Is better on summer go in summer you can also enjoy the Albanian Rivera
Syifa Adriania, double check about that visathing just to be sure and safe. UK just completed brexit, and a lot of changes is happening relating to uk and immigration. Maybe nothing will change in your case..... But please check that carefully so you don't suddenly get some nasty surprises
@@torehaaland6921 yes double check 🇬🇧 is out of Europe and at the moment we are in full lockdown
Thank you for the all advices! I hope there wont be much changes with the immigration because UK visa and Schengen visa are always obtained differently prior to the Brexit deal. Yes, UK is undergoing another lockdown atm as I am currently here as well ☺️
This is the town , where the greatest albanian writer Ismail Kadare is born. He has a beautiful novel about Gjirokaster - " Chronicle in stone "
Enver Hoxha was from Gjirokastĕr as well the most evil man of Eastern Europe. He killed everybody suspected a threat to his rule. No one was spared including his brother in Law and his friends. Gjirokastĕr is one of the most important towns of albanian nationalism
@@eww4762 Enver Hoxha did have good and bad sides. Yes he did killed some that wanted revolt, but he did develop Albania's economy and military.
In his time Albania had 100 000 soldiers and good weapon and organisation. Today Albania has not even 20 000 active soldiers.
I'm currently reading "The Doll" by Kadare, but I'll be reading "Chronicle in Stone" Next. It's nice to see his hometown while reading his work. :)
@@mayastoyanovawarner7997 I think he may be one of the very few, if not the only, who demystified the image of Mother with “The Doll”
this is a great novel, although somewhat harrowing at times. thanks for pointing out the connection with this city!
Ti shqipri me jep nder me jep emrin shqipetar! Proud to be albanian 🇦🇱. We are older we are stronger, we are world 🗺
I am from beautiful Hunza valley Pakistan, our origin is albanian
We’d love to see you here ancient brothers . Bring a group of people with you so you get to know your ancient country of origin.
There’s no way you are from Hunza, if this is a serious comment then I’m so happy that you know about your origin❤️
I wish I could take hunza people here , but anyways you have a great new home there with beautiful alps!!
Wellcome back home where it's start :) burrash=strong men, kalash=castle, pamir=nice view
If you are hunza then I like to know how you call thunder and lightning in Hunza language? Then I belive you are from that region ?
I am Albanian and very proud of my country, but i subscribed your channel just because you have beautiful eyes that I can admire.
I love old houses.They cared back in the day to craftsmanship.
Out beautiful Stone City🇦🇱Amazing Gjirokaster🙌🏻
Thank you for showing us this wonderful place.
Absolutely 🙂
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@@brazilfootballteam3789 Greece is an Albanian region.
I don't know how you find these places, Alina! But I have to say this place leaves me speechless. So much history there also, and preservation of buildings and a lot of the contents inside are breath taking. I am so happy that you get to experience this place, and I don't blame you a bit for calling the castle your favorite. The blue hole is a new discovery for me, we do not come close in the United States to have any such marvelous place to experience. Once again, like always, you hit the mark straight on in showing your marvelous photography of what I consider heaven on earth.. your drone work is top notch, and I hope some day you will show me and a lot of us how to accomplish the many miracles you capture using that kind of capturing that you are so good at. Be safe, and keep smiling,,, it is the highlight of any video you show to see the wonder in your eyes when you share so well. Cheers !!!
Haha aw thanks, Michael! This country really does have so many amazing attractions. Hope you get to visit it sometime!
@@AlinaMcleod living room like royal style BIG. And arch in entries all around the house
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@@brazilfootballteam3789, no ! Less football, more history, if you want to make a point, instead of one sentence "zingers" using annoying ALL CAPS !
we have destroyed, or not preserved a lot more my friend. Albania is full of ancient cities. Its not a surprise, considering it has been inhabited for millenials. Many foreign powers who conquered Albania like Roman, serbian and ottoman empire did destroy a lot of history aswell.
I love the music you play.
I am Albanian and I was never there, wooo beautiful 😊
I'm soo proud of being from beautiful Gjirokaster and all my childhood memories are in this town 💖, now I'm living in rainy London 🌧 but soon I'll return back to my town Gjirokaster, I'll advise anyone to visit Gjirokaster, as everything is so exciting and so much to do here is mind-blowing, love you Gjirokaster 😍 🎉❤
Oh I miss my hometown so much. Haven't been there in 5 years. I am really glad you liked it .
Edhe unë prej aty jam.
It‘ is the Ottoman Culture of Albania
How Beauty it is
Thanks for sharing ❤️🇹🇷🇦🇱❤️
you are very wrong ,my friend .Gjirokastra is in albanian city, constructed by albanians ,with albanian ancient culture. Ottomans only spoiled with their ignorance and hate not only the gjirokastre but all albanian heritage.Ottoman era it was as plague all over albanian country.
Your AMAzing doing Albania thank you beautiful 🤩
I am glade you lave my city I grow up in that city is MY GJIROKASTRA 🧡🧡🧡🧡 i miss you so much love, love💗💗💗👍🏻💋💋💋💋
You've done such a beautiful job filming Albania. Respect to you and thank you for showing the beauty of my ancestors.
Thank you so much!
Gjirokaster 🇦🇱 looks beautiful I can only imagine how much better it looks in summer
Wow Alina, This country which is looks like Malta. Beautiful.
Malta looks a lot like Albania as Albania it’s older.Albania is more traditional with it’s long history. Malta is a very beautiful place as well.
@@GenosGlory Malta=mjalta= honey
@@iuiu8831 ahahaahhahaahahah
And what means gyrocaster??
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@Big D
From where you took those informations please give to me so i can read also!
Super cool Video. Everything in Gjirokaster is a hike haha.Funny I just finished my gjirokaster video as well. Looks like you had a bit of better wheather then we did
Aw thank you! Will have to check yours out :)
We spent three nights in Gjirokaster and it was a delight. We stayed in the resort shown in the last minutes of the video. The video does not do it justice it was at that time open only for 4 months and the views are spectacular. The rooms and service are first class. It was my fourth visit to Albania and the highlight overall having seen most of the country.
Hello Alina! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a wonderful marvelous fantastic blessed day! This is absolutely a beautiful amazing magnificent masterpiece video of the city Gjirokastër. 😄👍❤️🇦🇱📹💯🥇🌟 This video is one of your best and greatest on your entire Albania series. The drone shots and that amazing view with a rainbow 😯🌈 looks beautifully stunning! The landscapes is breathtakingly impressive. The ancient architecture and traditional houses looks so incredibly magnificent, it’s beautiful. Gjirokaster Castle looks so beautiful absolutely marvelous spectacular! I really like the music it’s so adventurous. 😁👍🎼🌟 The Blue Eye looks so amazingly beautiful, I’ve never seen anything like it. Looks like something from a fairy tale. I would definitely visit Gjirokastër one day. Thank you so much Alina to share with us your wonderful fabulous travel adventures around the world. You are the best world traveler! 😁👍❤️🌎✈️📹🥇💯🏆🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful beautiful marvelous glorious blessed day to you and to your wonderful family. Take care and be safe Alina. 😊🙏❤️👋👍🌟
A beautiful Canadian woman in my country of origin. Cheers from Edmonton AB, Canada where I live!
Thank you for your videos; my interest in Albania brought me here.
You have captured Albania in a very beautiful way, even in winter season, well done!
Indeed! 🤩
Considering the weather and the fact that in winter most of the shops and other activites are closed she has been able to do a pretty good job.
Beautiful, beautiful video, Alina. You are our new favorite vlogger in the whole world. Love your panoramic vistas and your startling, impressive drone shots. You are the best. Keep up the good work; we need you.
Albania 🇦🇱 is on my list to visit soon at the moment vlogin in Morocco 🇲🇦 😊😊
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Hello Alina, this is Holly and it was lovely meeting you at the castle.
Love you and beautiful country from iran
I am going this September ... a little time alone to myself... and I am so sold by your videos!
You really captured the beauty of Gjirokaster.
Thanks for loving the Albanian millennial stoned history! You're something special to admire! Albania loves you and will never forget you and I'm glad about you! Love you!
Aw thank you!
Blue eye is magical
Спасибо, Алина. В тебе красота русского духа
Hi Alina. What a great video of a beautiful and amazing place. I’ve been there and plan to go back when I get to travel again. Thanks for sharing. Albania is one of the hidden gems of Europe and it’s great that it’s being discovered slowly by the world outside. Cheers.
Thank you so much, Effie! :)
Lots of undiscovered treasures! My favorite is probably the Blue Eye. Few places outside swimming pools have that deep blue color and it seems like a mirror of the sky. Girocaster is one of those mountain towns that reminds one of the pleasures of touring. If this is your first time as it was for Alina, this isn’t your typical tourist trap. The video showed why it deserves to be more widely known.
Albania is a country I would have never even considered visiting, but after having seen your videos and those of other You Tubers ,Dany (got a world to see) & Eva zu Beck, my view of the country has changed. Thank you for taking us to these cities we've never seen before. Loving your livestreams also. :) Best wishes on your future travels.
I’m so glad! Thank you! 🙂
Check out Nas Daily & Davidsbeen here videos in Albania too! Everytime's a good time to come here but better in the summer. Come and be amazed 😊 Thank you so much dear Alina, you are amazing!
O’Brien since you considering Albania now, then It’s a must for you boy
Bring along with you your extended family likes the mrs brown boys. Good lad
And remember summer time you get to see more
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These videos were not out in 2012 when I went. The written information from Lonely Planet, etc. was ambiguous, but obviously like many people now I had no regrets then.
This town is really a world heritage center with its old ottoman buildings still standing and its marvellous local handicraft. Thank you for this beautiful video
The city appeared for the first time in historical records under its medieval Greek name of Argyrocastron (Greek: Αργυρόκαστρον), as mentioned by John VI Kantakouzenos in 1336. The name comes from the Medieval Greek ἀργυρόν (argyron), meaning "silver", and κάστρον (kastron), derived from the Latin castrum, meaning "castle" or "fortress"; thus "silver castle". Byzantine chronicles also used the similar name Argyropolyhni, meaning silvertown. The definite Albanian form of the name of city is Gjirokastra, of which derives from the Greek name. (WIKIPEDIA).
I have one other option for to explained dhe etymology about the name Gjirokastër.
Aργυρο(Ancient Greek)- Aσήμι(Today Greek)-No etymology from greek language.
Argjënd(Alb)- gold white - etymology from albania language means ar(gold) + gjiri i gruas që nxjer qumësht të bardhë(the breast of the woman who produces white milk). This is also supported by the legend of the Gjirokastra castle.
Thank you Alina.
@@polopolo3704 you may have thousends personal options! something which is irrelevant for the public!! I have mentioned a generally accepted source, even the official internet site of the city accepts the interpratation mention in Wikipedia!!
@@jeandalmatos610 Of course, you mean Greek Wikipedia(el.wikipedia), wich is different from Albania Wikipedia(sq.wikipedia).
@@polopolo3704 En francaise! À l’époque de l’Empire byzantin, elle était commercialement connue sous le nom d'Argyrópolis (« ville d’argent », en grec Αργυρόπολις) ou Argyrókastron (« château d’argent », en grec Αργυρόκαστρον). the same in English wikipedia as well! any way be content with the albanian version! no problem!
@@jeandalmatos610
Ancient Greek - ἄργῠρος
Proto-Indo-European(árguros, “silver”)
Albanian - árguros(argur or guri i arte means goldenstone, ar-gold end gur-stone)
Thank you Alina, I love how you never fail to show us what it looks like and teach us some history!
Hi Alina..Good morning Albania...Amazing..Beautiful..Thanks..Alina,Good job..you beautiful..💖💖👍👍
It was wonderful being able to visit Albania with you vicariously Alina! Such a beautiful country and your videos are so informative. Thank You! Can't wait for the next adventure! Be safe.
I’m very glad! Thank you!
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❤️❤️ Thank you Alina for the promotion of my country ❤️❤️ !
You are most welcome!
Albania is all beautiful but Gjirokastra is the best!
Thank you for this wonderfull video!
Thank you Alina for this wonderful video I am from Gjirokastra you bring a part of me I miss Gjirokastra.We have beautiful kastel all around Albania . Thanks again 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Your videos, personality, intelligence, the way you talk, think along all the phrases that you say and beauty have already done that I can admire you Алина 🤗🙌🏻
Albania and Kosovo is amazing 🤩
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It's beautiful and fascinating
This must be a really good place in spring. I could easily see myself breaking up a hectic journey here for some time.
Another good video from our Queen Alina 😀
I love Albania from Pakistan
thank u for all the Albanian videos! And for showing to the world that we are more than just ( Taken ) that we have nature, history, great food but most important we have ❤️ and hospitality!
haha yes, I couldn't believe that 'Taken' was the reference point people have used when thinking of Albania. It's like the exact opposite lol.
Finally some decent weather !!
What a surprise too! After a week of blah :)>
So, love the upbeat intro music... Beautiful as always, Alina. Hope all is well starting the new year. City is full of rich history, castle is spectacular. Have a wonderful time. 👍
Just amazing! Thanks for exploring places we may never have heard of otherwise. 🍻
wow i love your editing the music you put on it love it, every Albanian city has a castle btw the one in Kruja is also outstanding
A very beautiful city and video. For the many people who cannot travel the world you bring the world to us in a most wonderful way. Thank you so much for your dedication to your work.
You are most welcome! Glad you've been enjoying the videos :)
Great video and beautiful shots of the city!
Thanks Alina, for showing me this impressive town. I feel sorry think I’ll never see it by myself.
I will have to check out that place when I get down to Sarande, looks great!
Beautiful place👌 Nature,,house ,castle
If i had to pick another word for beautiful it would be Albanian. 🌹
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@@brazilfootballteam3789 Greece is south Albania
Breathtaking view and your blue eyes (Gjirocaster) so beautiful 😍
The Resort look beautifully build traditional style. Gjirokaster always beautiful. It’s a fantastic City.The 18th Century House is quite big a house and incredible that is still standing.
Amazing video.Thanks for sharing.
Wow!! One of your best videos Alina! The choice of the music is just perfect as well as the drone captions. I've got goosebumps! Thank you for sharing the beauty of our country to the world! I'm promoting your work as much as I can these days. You deserve it!
Thanks so much 😊
Shum bukur te lumte
I live vicariously through your videos, Alina. Thanks for sharing with us all the countries that were once behind the "Iron Curtain" that we knew little about.
Our ancestors came from Albania, now i am from Hunza valley Pakistan, How many of you are hailing from Albania?
You guys are the real Albanian heritage 🇦🇱respect To you brother
@@beni1975 thank you dear
City was build by local people not Ottomans, and yes it reflected architecture at that time. That city is older than Ottoman empire 😁. Try to see Kruja castle just in case you change your mind about your favourite one 🤪❤
Right ottomans didn't build anything they just destroyed. Even Albanian language was illegal in those terrible times
@@avitiusrufinus6980 you are a fool. If the Ottomans came there to destroy why all those old buildings are still up standing?
@@NotTooExtreme Those old buildings that are still up standing they used for themselves. Anything else they destroyed. The castle of Kruja was razed to the ground from the ottomans in 1832 suppressing the rebellion against ottomans. Today's model has been renovated from the 50s to the 80s.
The ottomans brought only destruction, misery and islam. Nothing else
@@NotTooExtreme Not him, You are a fool.
Of course they have destroyed most of the city, because it was a really big city , and now it's almost 1/4 of it not destroyed. That is what has remained over there from this ancient famous City.
And those Buildings are Albanians, because you will see these kind of buildings only in Albanian cities, not anywhere else in Balkan.
beside the fact ,that all Orthodox nations in Balkan have had great relations with Ottomans, for 400 years 'till 1800,
because our Orthodox Patriarchate has its center in Istanbul, and you'll never see these kind of buildings in the rest of Balkans .
Or maybe you can see those in some are of Istanbul , where I guess albanians are living.
So, it does not make sense to say these buildings are otoman buildings, because if they were ottomans they would have been in all Balkan cities, where Ottomans had established their lives for 400 years
@@aspetosi you can keep talking trash.
The mosques, built till the 17th century, were commissioned by the Ottoman administrators or the Albanians who were recruited and brought up in the Ottoman capital. ... The “Cultural Revolution” of 1967 demolished the religious buildings either mosques or churches in Albania, almost “erased” them.
Great job Alina 🌻🌻🌻
Amazing place to relax 😍❤️
May god bless you Alina you showing us some amazing places in this Covid terrible time
Spectacular drone panoramas. You help us pull back and to see the bigger all encompassing view of the beautiful countryside!
Amazing! Thanks again for doing all the hill-climbing for me.
Amazing video Alina good job with the drone very professional 👍🇦🇱❤️
Hallo Alina!! I can definitely say I am speechless. I just kept thinking wow. I rate this video 1 million wows. Gjirokaster is truly a gem and looks like it is about to be added to my bucket list of destinations. Spasiba Alina!
Aw thank you! Happy to hear it :)
Nice upload. Gjirokastra is a beautiful city.
Alina, Great views and a beautiful city and historical buildings still standing amazing! Stone, rock craftsmanship lesson to all countries for the futures longevity of disaster area cities!! Appreciate the views and drone views so cool! Thank you for sharing everything you`re blessed to see everything! Thanks for you`re hard work and hiking getting a workout! Be safe!
You are most welcome!
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This place is stunning! You have really outdone yourself with the production, too! It makes for a very enjoyable experience.
Thank you very much!
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Alina - I absolutely loved this video! The cinemotography, music and your narration are just wonderful...I have really enjoyed all of your work since I found you, and it is so exciting to see your growth in a profession you so clearly have a very deep passion for. You are such an inspiration to my urge to travel as soon as this pandemic allows. Thank you so much for what you do...not just these wonderful videos and live streams...but also for your caring about this world and all of us inhabitants. If only more and more of us could meet as just people how much better this world would be. Keep up the great work...stay safe and healthy and you go girl!! Doug in Colorado.
Aw thank you so much, Doug! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos :) Wishing you many amazing travels to come!
Great Video. Thank you for posting.
Stunning views! I enjoy your scenic shooting so, so much 😍
I really enjoy your videos, they're so informative and you show the true character and traditions of the city or town.....thankyou
Beautiful Albania 🤩🤗✨✨💕
Красивый город Гирокастра.Спасибо за прогулку с вами по этому замечательному городу 😀
Amazing video and perfect music to dream with it. 👍👍👍
Hi 🙋🏻♂️ Alina... Beautiful city and an excellent vlog as always...enjoyed watching it...thanks and take care ...
Hi Alina , I liked the 🌈 ! Very beautiful city & well worth a 🚶 to admire on a picture perfect day. Wish I was there !
Dear Alina, whu tells you that Gjirokastra and Berati are "well prizerved otoman citys"!? Gjirokastra has been founded at list 1500 years ago, means 1000 years before the otomans concerned our country.
Berat is at least 2500 years old.
I really enjoyed the music you choose for the Castle Tour. Very dynamic.
Amazing video ! Love watching these videos too and now I'm even more sold on Albania !
Fantastic video. Very well edited and narrated. A 10! Well done.
Amazing Albania with amazing Alina
loving the Albania vlogs, you've definitely put it on my list of places to visit. Those drone shots of the castle were stunning too, great work as always. Safe travels Alina🙂
Thank you!
Its a beautiful town
Wow...Alina. This is why I love your channel. You never fail to impress your viewers with your talent. As the title of this video says: Not only you, but we as well will never forget this city and all the hidden treasures of Albania, all thanks to you. Gjirokaster city, Skenduli house, Gjirokaster castle and, the blue eye water spring. All locations were truly jaw dropping and amazing. Thank you!
Aw thank you very much!
It is a pity the Ethnographic Museum was closed. That could have been a blast. Albania is super rich in ethnography. Every village has its own costume, songs and dances.
ive been to albania 3 times i would love to go back as ive never seen this part.
Hoi, Madame Alina, there are so many unknown hidden secrets in this country. This place is definitely a gem. Not that easy for lot´s of people to live there. I hope more visitors find the way in 2021. Superb good work, simply perfect. Stay safe and healthy, please.
Thank you!
So beautiful!
Hi Alina! At 8:00, “hello?, hello?” Seems a little like some of those “Ghost Hunter” television shows - LOL! Ever consider that as a new endeavor? - LOL! Albania is such a beautiful mix of old European and Modern accents for buildings and amenities. Those people are truly special for taking into account their past and redefining their futures. Would be interesting to know what aspirations they have for their country. The scenery has captured my heart. BTW, be sure to get your rest after walking so much! ❤️
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