It is the largest castle in Albania, which is still partially inhabited. It is a huge citadel complex with stone streets, houses and Byzantine churches and ruins from different eras.

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Large inhabited castle complex that can be visited without admission

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Berat Castle Fortress, called Kala/-ja, is one of the most visited and important sights of Berat. It is also the symbol of the city and can be found on the …

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1. Mangalem Quarter, Berat – Berat Castle loop from Berat

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02:30

200m

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2. View of Berat – Berat Castle loop from Berat

7.63km

02:15

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3. Mangalem Quarter, Berat – Berat Castle loop from Mangalem

12.0km

03:36

340m

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Elevation 270 m

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Thursday 5 February

17°C

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32 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Berat, Albania

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1. Mangalem Quarter, Berat – Berat Castle loop from Berat

2. View of Berat – Berat Castle loop from Berat

3. Mangalem Quarter, Berat – Berat Castle loop from Mangalem

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