Berat

The town of a thousand windows

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Berat Castle (Kala) · Historic fortress

Inhabited hilltop citadel of Byzantine churches and Ottoman houses. Best: Apr–May & Sep–Oct

Mangalem Quarter · Historic district

Stacked white Ottoman houses whose windows give the town its nickname. Best: Apr–Oct

Onufri Museum · Art museum

Icon museum in the castle church, home to Onufri's luminous religious art. Best: Apr–May & Sep–Oct

Gorica Bridge · Historic bridge

Ottoman stone bridge linking the town's two historic quarters over the Osum. Best: Apr–Oct

Sarandë Waterfall · Waterfall/Nature

Scenic waterfall in nearby mountains accessible from Berat for day trips. Best: Apr–Oct

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