Berat City Guide – Museums & UNESCO Old Town
Berat city guide for travelers visiting Albania’s historic “City of a Thousand Windows,” known for its Ottoman houses, castle, and UNESCO heritage.
Berat is one of Albania’s most beautiful cities, known as the “City of a Thousand Windows” thanks to its white Ottoman-style houses climbing the hills on both sides of the river. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a favourite stop for many visitors.
Top Museums & Cultural Sites in Berat
- Onufri Iconography Museum – inside the cathedral in Berat Castle, featuring icons and religious art by Onufri and other masters.
- Ethnographic Museum of Berat – a traditional house with rooms showing how families lived in past centuries.
The castle area itself feels like an open-air museum, with stone streets, churches and viewpoints.
Things to See & Do
- Walk through the historic neighbourhoods of Mangalem and Gorica.
- Cross the Gorica Bridge for some of the best views of Berat.
- Spend time inside Berat Castle, exploring churches, viewpoints and small guesthouses.
Practical Info
Berat is around 2–3 hours from Tirana by road. It’s worth staying at least one night to enjoy the city in the evening and early morning when it is quieter.