Berat
Albania
- Safety rating
- 8.2/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) offer comfortable temperatures for exploring the hilly old town.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
Known as the 'City of a Thousand Windows,' Berat is a UNESCO-listed Ottoman gem where whitewashed houses tumble down hillsides above the Osum River. Its hilltop castle is still inhabited, and the historic Mangalem and Gorica quarters feel frozen in time.
Top attractions
Wander Berat Castle, the Onufri Iconography Museum, and the historic Mangalem and Gorica neighborhoods across the river.
Getting around
The old quarters are best explored on foot, and taxis can be arranged for trips to the Osum Canyon or nearby wineries.