{"id":84182,"date":"2026-04-27T18:40:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T16:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=84182"},"modified":"2026-04-27T19:56:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:56:42","slug":"stone-brewed-coffee-an-experience-attracting-foreign-tourists-in-gjirokaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/stone-brewed-coffee-an-experience-attracting-foreign-tourists-in-gjirokaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Stone-Brewed Coffee, an Experience Attracting Foreign Tourists in Gjirokast\u00ebr"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"642\">The rich values of tradition and cultural heritage in Gjirokast\u00ebr are attracting a growing number of tourists this spring season. Alongside its cultural monuments, the \u201cstone city\u201d also presents visitors with characteristic rituals passed down through generations. The preparation of traditional coffee on stone is one of the favorite stops for foreign tourists visiting the museum area. They become familiar with the elements of this unique ritual while enjoying coffee prepared in a distinctive way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"1047\">\u201cTourists prefer to see traditional things, to experience Albania\u2019s cultural heritage, and the way coffee is prepared according to old Albanian customs using a pipe and open fire. German tourists in particular greatly appreciate Albania\u2019s valuable cultural heritage\u2014not only the coffee, but also traditional clothing and iso-polyphony, in general,\u201d said tour guide <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Bearet Bajraktari<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1368\">\u201cI come from <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Germany<\/span><\/span>\u2014this is my first trip to Albania. It is a very pleasant country, with hospitable people and beautiful landscapes. The traditions and characteristic cuisine are especially unique. When I return, I will recommend to my friends that they visit Albania,\u201d said one tourist.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1593\">\u201cWe followed the ritual of preparing coffee in the traditional way\u2014it was truly very interesting. I think your traditions are very special, and it would be great for foreign tourists to visit Albania,\u201d said another tourist.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1804\">Throughout this year, Gjirokast\u00ebr has welcomed around 30,000 domestic and foreign tourists. The tourism sector is now among the most profitable for the local economy and is creating opportunities for new jobs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rich values of tradition and cultural heritage in Gjirokast\u00ebr are attracting a growing number of tourists this spring season. Alongside its cultural monuments, the \u201cstone city\u201d also presents visitors with characteristic rituals passed down through generations. 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