Greetings- Mayor of Berat Mr. Fadil Nasufi Berat the pride of Albania: When you write something for Berat city, in a guide’s front pages or almanacs, you feel a certain challenge, at least you would feel the lack of words to compliment such a magic city, you would be in …
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Gorica Quarter
The suburb across the Osum, is another characteristic monumental building ensemble facing Mangalem Quarter on the other side of the river. Its development began in the mid 16th century, The modern quarter has preserved its original atmosphere. The bridge of Gorica was built by Ahmet Kurt Pasha and is one of …
Read More »“Edward Lear” Gallery of Contemporary Art
“Edward Lear” Gallery of Arts – Was first opened in 1994 and is one of the best and most important Art Galleries in the country. Its collection reveals the contemporary and traditional works of arts by Albanian and foreign artists. Timetable: Tuesday – Sunday: 09.00-13.00 Monday is holiday For more information: …
Read More »Architectural Heritage
The city of Berat has a rich Architectural Heritage which has lead to the city’s UNESCO status. The buildings classified as cultural heritage are divided in three categories: religious monuments, family houses, and the fortifications. In total the District of Berat has 75 Category I monuments and hundreds of Category …
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Berat city favored by its geographic position and the bounty of the surrounding areas, developed a continuous civil life, from its foundation ( cent. IV- III ) until nowadays. Berat was a diocese center under the domination of head bishopric centers of Durres and Ohrid, in the XVII century …
Read More »History of the Municipality
According to the researches of documentary materials in the State Archive of Tirana, the functioning of the Albanian State, with regulations, laws and consolidate institutions dates back in 1920 when the official gazette started to be published. During 1912-1919 the state was not consolidated, and as consequence, had numerous problems …
Read More »Botimet për Beratin
Ajet Nallbani Toponimet e Beratit Miltiadh Veveçka Kalaja e Beratit Dr. Namik Shehu Berati, mjekësia në shekuj Genc Samimi Datimi i Banesës Llavda Dritan Coku Aleksandër Meksi Restaurimi i …
Read More »Office of Tourism Information
The tourism information office is near the city centre, next to the municipality building of Berat. It was constructed and supplied with modern equipments thanks to the financial contribution of the Spanish government through the joint UNESCO and UNDP program “Cultural Heritage for Economic and Social Development.” Now the …
Read More »Points of Interests
The Castle – Is the oldest monument in the city of Berat and contains the oldest homes in the city. The castle is still inhabited today. The castle is national cultural heritage site and has recently received the inscription from UNESCO as a universal heritage site. The Church …
Read More »Hotels
Hotel “Tomorri”– is in the center t of the city. It has capacities for big groups of tourists and has also a bar restaurant. Price per room: 30 – 55 euro per night. Tel: 032 234 462 Mob: 068 20 24 225 email: hoteltomorriberat@yahoo.com Web: www.hotel-tomorri-berat.com Hotel “Mangalemi” – is …
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