DAY TRIP; TIRANA – BERAT

Highlights

• • Belshi Lake: Located in the Dumre region, Belshi Lake is one of the many picturesque lakes in this karst landscape, known for its crystal-clear waters and rich biodiversity, making it a tranquil retreat surrounded by nature.
• • Berat Castle: Berat Castle, also known as the "Kala," is a remarkable fortress that has stood since antiquity, offering breathtaking views of the city below and housing a living community within its ancient walls.
• • Berat City: Known as the "City of a Thousand Windows,", or “One over one windows” Berat is a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture, reflecting a unique blend of historical influences from various cultures.
• • Muzeu Kombëtar Ikonografik Onufri (Berat): This museum, housed within the cathedral inside Berat Castle, showcases the exquisite iconographic work of Onufri, a master painter of the 16th century, highlighting the rich religious and artistic heritage of Albania.
• • Mangalem (Berat): Mangalem is the historic quarter of Berat, characterized by its distinctive white-washed houses with large windows, stacked on the hillside, which create the city’s iconic "thousand windows" view.
• • Gorica Bridge (Berat): Spanning the Osum River, the Gorica Bridge is an elegant 18th-century stone structure that not only connects the Mangalem and Gorica neighborhoods but also stands as a symbol of unity and resilience in Berat's history.