gjirokaster castle' s clock tower: iconic stone landmark towering above drino valley, emblem of balkan heritage

gjirokaster castle clock tower albanian heritage stone architecture southwestern albania balkan highlands drino valley ottoman fortress unesco old watchtower medieval stronghold vantage hillside viewpoint cultural identity courtyard stony faasect ade caretaker time southeastern europe hammered masonry local craftsmanship centuriesold watch intangible approach creeping vines wooden door grassy path arch detail ephemeral horizon labyrinthine europeas archaic hidden tours timeless silhouette architectural legacy historical tradition walkway sunlit curated corridor gem exterior monumental bastion proud memory