The Kune-Vain-Tale Nature Reserve

The Kune-Vain-Tale Nature Reserve Description: The Kune-Vain-Tale Nature Reserve is a nature park located within the Lezhë County forming the Drin river delta and facing the Adriatic Sea in northern Albania. It spans an area of 43.93 km2 (16.96 sq mi). The area is the first protected area to be established in Albania as a hunting reserve in July 1940. The current nature reserve was established in 2010 encompassing […]

Skenderbeg Tomb The Skanderbeg Memorial is located in the heart of the ancient city of Lissus, around which today’s Lezha lies. This memorial was built in 1981 to honor the national hero of Albania and to mark two important events in the country’s history. On the one hand, on March 2, 1444 Skenderbeu convened the […]

Lezhe Castle History: Lezhë Castle (Albanian:Kalaja e Lezhës) is a castle dominating the city of Lezhë, northern Albania. Its highest point is 186 metres (610 ft). Lezhë Castle is at an elevation of 322 metres (1,056 ft). The castle originates from Illyrian times. In 1440 it was reconstructed by the Venetians, and in 1522, after the Ottoman conquest, it was also rebuilt […]

Bogove Waterfall Description: The Bogova Waterfall, rising 20 meters above its pool of aquamarine waters, is an exquisite still-untouched spot to get in touch with nature. If you are looking for the exotic side of Albania, the one of the endless natural spectacles, pristine waters and untouched landscapes, Bogova Waterfall is a must.   Places to […]

Rafting Osumi River Canyon Overview Osumi Canyons is located in the region of Skrapar, not far from the city of Berat. Rafting is going to be love at first sight for you. It is the vessel in which you let your energy flow with no reserve and get back from it the biggest adrenaline rush. […]

Osumi River Canyon History: The Osum Canyon (Albanian: Kanioni i Osumit) is a river canyon  in southern Albania, near the town of Çorovodë. The river Osum, which passes through the town of Berat, flows through the canyon. Osumi river canyon is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Albania. During the spring, high water from melting snow makes it possible to […]

Nurellari Berat Description:   Nurellari Winery was established in 1995 by the NURELLARI family. From the year of creation until today, the quality of production and products have increased. The winery location is between the city of Berat and Polican, at a distance of 10 km from Berat. Their wine is considered one of the […]

Alpeta Winery Description: Kantina e Veres Alpeta (Alpeta Winery) is a winery with a nice vineyard and a wine making facility.The winery is located outside the city so plan accordingly. And the winery is covered in a large area. The Farmhouse: The natural landscape and the friendliness of the staff make this countryside complex an ideal […]

Republika Bulevard Description: The Bulevardi Republika street is the main pedestrian zone of the Berat city, which is tightly connected to the old part of the city. As the usual main pedestrian zone, it has a lot of shops, cafes and bars, which might be nice after you visit Berat’s Castle, Old Town and its […]

Lead Mosque History: The Lead Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Plumbit, Turkish: Kurşun Camii), also known as the Izgurli Mosque, is a 16th-century historical mosque located in Berat, south-central Albania.  Its name comes from the lead coating of its sphere-shaped domes. It was built in the years of 1553 and 1554 by the local feudal Ahmet Bej Uzgurliu, at the time a vassal of the Skuraj family, and is currently a Cultural Monument […]