Tepelena
Tepelena is a town and a municipality located in the Gjirokastër County of southern Albania. It is situated on the banks of the Vjosa River, one of Europe's last wild rivers, in a valley surrounded by mountains. The town's strategic location has historically made it an important crossing point and a center of regional influence.
The most prominent historical landmark in Tepelena is the Castle of Tepelena, often referred to as the
Tepelena is also known as the birthplace of Ali Pasha of Ioannina, a powerful Ottoman Albanian ruler
Today, Tepelena is a regional administrative and economic center. Its economy is primarily based on agriculture,