Zekate House

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Zekate House is a well-preserved 19th-century Ottoman-era tower house in Gjirokastër, Albania, noted for its traditional architecture and richly decorated interiors.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Ottoman-era residence
historic house
tower house
architecturalStyle Ottoman architecture
architecturalType kulla (tower house)
builtFor wealthy local family
city Gjirokastër
condition well-preserved
constructionStartCentury 19th century
country Albania
culturalSignificance example of wealthy Ottoman-period urban residence in Gjirokastër
represents traditional architecture of Gjirokastër
currentFunction cultural heritage site
era Ottoman period
function residential (historic)
hasFeature central hall (oda)
courtyard
defensive tower-like structure
fireplaces
guest reception rooms
large windows overlooking the valley
multiple stories
painted ceilings
richly decorated interiors
stone arches
storage and service rooms on lower floors
wall paintings
wooden carved elements
hasViewOf Gjirokastër Castle
Gjirokastër valley
heritageContext Gjirokastër historic center
heritageDesignationContext within UNESCO World Heritage city of Gjirokastër
locatedIn Gjirokastër
locatedInCountry Albania
locatedInNeighborhood Palorto quarter
locatedInRegion southern Albania
materialUsed stone
notableFor interior decorative program
state of preservation
traditional Ottoman domestic architecture
openToPublic true
partOf Gjirokastër old town
region Gjirokastër County
roofType stone-slab roof
tourismAttraction yes
usedAs museum house

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Gjirokastër hasLandmark Zekate House