City of a thousand and one windows (UNESCO) from Durres

Berat excursion from Durres port.

Your day starts with the transfer to the Museum city of Berat for approximately 2 hours.

The town of Berat is one of the most ancient towns of Albania, 2400 years old. It lies on the banks of the Osumi River. Berat’s innumerable monuments
and the beautiful and characteristic architecture of its houses have proclaimed Berat, a “Museum Town”. The houses on the fortress have typically two stories, with the upper story slightly overhanging and rich wood carving within. With their wide facades and large windows, they seem to be built almost on top of one another, giving Berat its name of “The City of One – Thousand Windows”.

The program Berat excursion from Durres starts with a walk from the Gorica old bridge for some 20 minutes. After that, you will come back to the Mangalemi quarter from the new bridge. A walk in the newly built boulevard will follow the tour before you continue the visit to the Castle of Berat located on top of the hill overlooking Berat town. You will embark back on the bus to continue the tour in the Castle of Berat. It involves a bit of walking on uneven surfaces, cobblestone streets, and a bit of inclination.

As soon as you enter the Castle you will continue towards the Museum of the Icons for a visit. National Museum Onufri is located in the center of the inhabited quarter in Berat medieval castle. It is organized in the Virgin Mary cathedral, built in 1797 on the foundation of an older church with the same name. It bears the name of the most remarkable Albanian painter, Onufri. Onufri is the most famous Albanian painter who left a very rich heritage of iconographic creation.

End of the program Berat excursion from Durres port.