Gjirokastra is one of the major cities in Southern part of Albania. It is situated on the sloppy side of Mali i Gjere 325m. above sea-level. It is a museum-city. The characteristic houses resemble the towers and have been built one above the other. They have only one common element, the stone, which has been elaborated and used by the folk master in conformity with the surrounding environment. All the dwelling houses have the form of medieval towers, which constitute an urban ensemble with a characteristic architecture. The magnificent castle, which stands out above the city as balcony, provides the possibility to the visitors to enjoy the beautiful landscape. The Castle houses the National Museum of Weapons, which preserves all the kinds of weapons used and produced by the Albanian from the antiquity.