Albania-Berat travel guide.

🇦🇱Albania｜Berat Travel Guide||| Berat is one of the oldest cities in Albania. Berat has a unique architectural design and is famous for its white stone houses and "thousand windows". These traditional Ottoman-style houses were built along the hillside, forming a unique urban landscape. In 2008, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage City in Albania. 🌟Recommended attractions 📍Berat Castle Berat Castle Located high up in the city, you can overlook the panoramic view of the city. Internal attractions: 1⃣️St. Mary's Church: This church is located inside the castle. It is a typical Byzantine building with high religious and historical value. 2⃣️Mosque: There is still a mosque in the castle, which reflects the influence of the Ottoman period. 3⃣️Residential area within the castle: The castle is not only a historical site, but also an active residential area, and residents still live here. 4⃣️Museum: The castle also has a museum displaying Albanian history and culture. You can learn about the historical background and cultural heritage of the castle through the exhibits. 📍National Ethnographic Museum Berat Housed in an old Ottoman-style building, it's a great place to learn about local culture, with the museum displaying traditional Albanian homes, clothing and handicrafts. 📍Turaz Museum Onufri National Iconographic Museum This is a museum related to religious art that displays native Albanian religious icons and works of art. It is located in St. Mary's Church and displays religious icons created by the 16th-century painter Onufri. 📍 Mangalem and Gorica District 1⃣️Mangalem District: This area is famous for its narrow streets and traditional white houses, many of which have the typical "thousand windows" design. 2⃣️Gorica District: Opposite Mangalem, across the Ossen River, the street style is equally charming, and you can enjoy a quiet walking experience. 🌟Traffic information 1⃣️How to get to Berat From Tirana Station 🚉: Google South and North Albania Bus Terminal (Bus Station) From Gjirokastra 🚉: Bus stop to Tirana, Berat & Sarandë 2⃣️Traffic within the city The city is relatively small and easy to explore on foot. ⚠️⚠️⚠️Many small shops and restaurants only accept cash, it is recommended to carry lek with you.