BERAT

Berat, With its incredible Ottoman-style houses, it’s easy to see why the town of Berat is one of the most adored destinations in Albania. The charming buildings have earned Berat the nickname The City of a Thousand Windows, while its thousands of years of history has earned the town a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Beyond admiring its gorgeous scenery, visitors will also delight in exploring the remains of Berat Castle and wandering down to the intricate Gorica Bridge. Further impressive historical sites around Berat include the 13th-century Church of the Holy Trinity, the last remnants of the Red Mosque, and the artifacts inside the Onufri National Iconographic Museum.

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