Berat is one of Albania's most beautiful cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — sometimes called 'the city of a thousand windows' for the rows of Ottoman-era windows that stare out from white houses stacked up the hillside. The old castle district (Kalaja) is still inhabited, making it one of the few lived-in castle towns in the Balkans. Inside you'll find Byzantine churches, a small museum, and sweeping views across the Osum River valley. The Mangalem and Gorica quarters below offer old Ottoman architecture, boutique guesthouses, and good restaurants.
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Top things to do in Berat
- 1Berat Castle (Kalaja)
- 2Mangalem Quarter
- 3Onufri Museum
- 4Gorica Quarter
- 5Osumi Canyon
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Where to stay in Berat
Stay in Mangalem or Kalaja for the best atmosphere and views. Several excellent family-run guesthouses are within the castle walls.
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