Discover the rich history of Berat on a full-day tour from Tirana. Explore ancient civilizations, Roman culture, medieval landmarks, Ottoman influence, and more in this mosaic city.
Discover the rich history of Berat on a full-day tour from Tirana. Explore ancient civilizations, Roman culture, medieval landmarks, Ottoman influence, and more in this mosaic city.
- Bachelors’ Mosque - Driving to Berat. It is a 2.5 hours’ drive until we reach Berat. The tour starts in the lower part of the city. Visit the Bachelor’s Mosque. The 19th-century Bachelors’ Mosque is down by the Osumi River. It was built for unmarried shop assistants and junior craftsmen, and is perched between some fine Ottoman-era shopfronts…
- Bachelors’ Mosque - Driving to Berat. It is a 2.5 hours’ drive until we reach Berat. The tour starts in the lower part of the city. Visit the Bachelor’s Mosque. The 19th-century Bachelors’ Mosque is down by the Osumi River. It was built for unmarried shop assistants and junior craftsmen, and is perched between some fine Ottoman-era shopfronts along the river.
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Berat Castle - The narrow stone paths go uphill in-between characteristic houses. It is where local ladies are selling traditionally handcrafted linen dating from their grandmother’s times. Some of the ladies will introduce us to some of the techniques of how they handcrafted all the linens.
What makes the city and especially the castle more interesting is the fact that people are still living there, as centuries before.
Berat Castle, also referred to as the Citadel of Berat and castle quarter, is a fortress overlooking the town of Berat. - National Iconographic Museum Onufri - Visit the “Onufri” Museum dedicated to Byzantine art and iconography, located inside the castle. Onufri was the most famous church painter. Unique in his style for the mix of red, orange and gold color, a technique that it is still undiscovered.
- National Ethnographic Museum Berat - Visit the Ethnographic Museum, situated within a striking, typical 18th century two-story Berat residence, that contains a diversity of everyday objects from throughout history of the city.
- Lead Mosque Berat - Visit the Lead Mosque, a 16th-century historical mosque. Its name comes from the lead coating of its sphere-shaped domes.
- Gorica Bridge - Gorica Bridge over the Osum river is a landmark in the city of Berat, Albania. It is one of the oldest and most popular Ottoman bridges in Albania.
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Quarter Of Gorica - Quarter of Gorica, the ancient quarter is a small grouping of old homes and buildings on the side of hill. They are notable for their half-whitewashed stone walls and many windows facing the river.
Drive back to Tirana. Driving time around 2.5 hours.
- Entrance Fees Included
- Guided Tours with English-Speaking Guide
- Air-Conditioned Transportation
- Entrance Fees Included
- Guided Tours with English-Speaking Guide
- Air-Conditioned Transportation
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Health/Travel insurance
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Health/Travel insurance
Berat, with its history spanning over 2400 years, is a melting pot of various cultures and influences. This city is a vibrant blend of local ancient civilizations dating back to the 6th Century BC, combined with elements of Roman culture, influences from the medieval period, Eastern Ottoman sway, and transformations under communism. The city of Berat…
Berat, with its history spanning over 2400 years, is a melting pot of various cultures and influences. This city is a vibrant blend of local ancient civilizations dating back to the 6th Century BC, combined with elements of Roman culture, influences from the medieval period, Eastern Ottoman sway, and transformations under communism. The city of Berat also stands out for its rich traditional culture, heritage, and the harmony of its religious practices.
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