BERAT, Albania — Stone paths wind through the Ottoman-style houses built into the hillside of Berat, Albania.They lead to an imposing 13th-century castle at the peak — the top priority for ...

An ethnographic museum in a traditional house across the street provides more Albanian context, along with Berat’s 13th century Byzantine churches, 16th century mosques, and a millennium-old ...

A sign in Berat, Albania, reads Rruga Hebrentje, or Jew Street. (photo credit: NAOMI TOMKY/JTA) Stone paths wind through the Ottoman-style houses built into the hillside of Berat, Albania.

BERAT, Albania (AFP) — On a sloped, cobblestone street in southern Albania sits a small shop, empty except for a dozen framed panels on the walls bearing photos and stories from 500 years of ...

For a beautiful yet affordable European trip, this city in Albania offers gorgeous views and a chance to explore medieval history without breaking the bank.

BEST Places to Visit in SOUTH ALBANIA Berat, Gjirokaster and the ALBANIAN Riviera (Himare) Posted: December 4, 2024 | Last updated: March 6, 2025. ... According to Wall Street.

Berat is picturesque. And old. It also boasts of a Unesco World Heritage status and the nickname of 'City of 1,000 Windows'. Located in the central part of Albania (100km from the capital Tirana ...