Antigonea
Antigonea lies on an elongated hill ca. 600m above sea level, protected on its east side by steep slopes leading to a small valley, while the western and southern slopes are more accesible. The northern part of the site is the highest part of the ancient city having served as the city’s citadel, is occupied by the ruins of the church of St. Michael. The length of the fortification wall of Antigonea is estimated to ca. 4km and must have encompased a surface of ca. 35 hectares. The panoramic views over the Drino river valley are outstanding and one can see the World Heritage City of Gjirokastra opposite from Antigonea.
Sparo del panno
On the Holy Saturday a purple cloth, hanging above the altar during the season o[...]
Santu Lazzaru
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Living Nativity Scenes
From 25 December to 6 January: living crib in the historic center. For the occas[...]
Saint Lucia
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Santissimi Medici
It is held on September 25th and 26th. Religious festival with lights and firewo[...]
Cristu di Tabelle
September 14th, a religious festival in the ancient farmhouse of Tabelle. For th[...]
Madonna of Grace
The celebrations in honour of Our Lady of Grace take place since the Eighties of[...]
Palio delle contrade
It is held either in the first ten days of August or early September. Event with[...]
Sant’Anna / Galatone in pot
On 26 July, another religious festival with illuminations. For the occasion ther[...]
Festa SS. Crocifisso e Carro di Sant’Elena
The feast of Holy Crucifix of the Pietà is celebrated from 2nd to 4th May. The [...]
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