Steeped in history but crumbling, Albania’s ‘slanted city’

The Lolomani dwelling, formerly the home of the Ottoman period family of that name, was once an impressive sight in the mountainside town of Gjirokastra in southern Albania. Now the house lies in ruins, like dozens of others in the "City of Stone", defined by its castle, steep cobblestone roads and silvery-colored limestone structures with views of the Drino Valley near the border with Greece. Many of the centuries-old, fortified buildings, which won the town a place on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005, are a tourist attraction but at risk of disappearing. Some are deserted or have not been maintained for years, others underwent changes that have destroyed ...

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