- Berat Castle - At Berat Castle, we will visit the fortifications while explaining the history. We will go through the religious monuments and explain their high number and historical development. Then we will walk in the middle of the castle, explaining how the life of the people has been until today and their social and economic conditions. In the background, we would see the interior of the city of Berat and explain some of the natural landmarks.
- The King Mosque - The King’s Mosque was the largest mosque in Albania during the 20th century. It was built by Sultan Bayazid II in the 15th century. It is a Friday Mosque with fine architecture and decoration. It is still the most used mosque in Berat today.
- Berat - Part of the tour is to walk through the other two UNESCO neighborhoods of Mangalem and Gorica. In Mangalem Quarter you will visit the Sarays of the Pasha and enjoy the view of Mangalem from different vantage points. In Gorica, you will walk across the historic Gorica Bridge and walk along the new promenade along the Gorica neighborhood.
- Entrance to King’s Mosque included
- Visit Helveti Tekke
- Snacks
This is an all-encompassing exploration of Berat, Albania. The journey captures the full spectrum of Berat and its inhabitants. You’ll dive into the city’s spiritual heritage, mirrored in its ancient places of worship like the King’s Mosque (15th century), Helveti Tekke (18th century), and the Holy Trinity Church (14th century), among others. The tour provides insights into the arts, attitudes and lifestyles of Berat’s inhabitants through a detailed review of both traditional and modern homes. Learn about their close-knit housing patterns, architectural styles, mutual respect, and how the city’s residents coexisted in spite of differing beliefs and historical trials. Finally, by exploring the city’s fortifications, you’ll comprehend how Berat safeguarded itself, its import to Albania, and how it’s managed to be the oldest Albanian city still present today.
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