Berat “ The city of 1001 windows “ UNESCO Heritage

The ancient city of Berat known with the nickname “City of a Thousand Windows”, the survivor of history, the bearer of a rich cultural Illyrian, Greek, Romanian, Byzantine, Slavic, Turkish heritage mix, the owner of an architectural treasure is one of the greatest touristic attractions in South Albania. Located on the Osum River, surrounded by mountains and hills including Tomorri mountain that was declared national park speaks amazing about the picturesque views that Berat city has to offer. Ceramic finds from the 7th century BCE attest to a settlement of the rocky hill of Berat by the Illyrians. Berat has been identified with the ancient Antipatrea. The name Berat has been derived through Albanian sound changes from the old Slavonic language Belgrad meaning “White cite". In 1961 Berat was proclaimed “Museum City” and in 2008 designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site. Book now!