Tourist attractions in Berat
The tourist attractions in Berat refers to the tourist attractions in Berat. The city of Berat is a city in the south of the Republic of Albania and the capital of the surrounding Berat County. It offers a variety of tourist attractions, including historical sights, monuments, museums, theatres, churches, monasteries, mosques and places.
Berat was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 comprising a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the history.[1] Like many cities in Albania, the city includes an old fortified city filled with churches and mosques painted with grandiose wealth of visible murals and frescos.[2]
- Saint Demetrius Cathedral
- Mangalem district
- Gorica district
- Kalaja district
- Typical houses
See also
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References
- UNESCO. "Brief description of Berat" (PDF). unesco.org. Berat.
- UNESCO. "Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra". whc.unesco.org.
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