Well we have another new location for us here, in this post, and likely for you as well. But, as always, we scour the planet to introduce you to the great world beyond, and this one is a surprise for us. We spend much of our time on Europe, as there is so much to see, much of it its ever-changing, never-changing allure. We’ve been fortunate to see almost all of Europe’s countries, but discovered a big surprise in one of the less traveled places, Albania.
We could be wrong, but we’re willing to bet that Albania still has the “Soviet” clouds hovering above it, and while the Soviets were once a big influence, they’ve rescinded into the background nowadays, and former places under their rule have blossomed into some excellent choices when you plan your next trip to Europe. And specifically set your sites on Berat. Berat (pronounced [bɛˈɾat]; Albanian definite form: Berati) is the ninth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Berat County and Berat Municipality. By air, it is 71 kilometres (44 miles) north of Gjirokastër, 70 kilometres (43 miles) west of Korçë, 70 kilometres (43 miles) south of Tirana, and 33 kilometres (21 miles) east of Fier.
But, more succinctly, Berat, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, comprises a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the history. Like many cities in Albania, Berat comprises an old fortified city filled with churches and mosques painted with grandiose wealth of visible murals and frescos. Berat is one of the main cultural centres of the country. Read more here courtesy of Wikipedia.org
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Right in the middle of Berat, the historic and beautiful Hotel Ansel. Click here to book.