アルバニア周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

Thethi Church is one of the most impressive buildings in the village, set amidst a beautiful and expansive meadow in the center of the village. Some impressive old linden trees nearby add a lovely natural element to the church's landscape. The old church of Thethi was built in 1892 on the same site as the current one. It had a simple rectangular design with an apse behind the chancel.

The most striking building in Berat

Definitely nice to go inside

Just went inside, nice to see

The Et'hem Bey Mosque was fortunate: neither the fascists nor the communists harmed it (and Enver Hoxha had many churches and mosques razed/destroyed/repurposed!). Begun in 1794, completed in 1821, closed in 1967, and reopened in 1990. Beautiful floral (and European-influenced!) murals. Because the interior is too small, the vestibule is also used for services.

We didn't quite understand why the Blue Eye was so popular. We found the area 300m before the Blue Eye (by the bridge) much nicer and more relaxing. Nevertheless, despite the freezing, wet temperatures, many people lingered below, and some even dared to jump into the icy water.

Berat Castle is not simply a ruin or a fortress like so many other sights of this kind. On the contrary, it is still home to a dedicated district of Berat, known in Albanian as Kalaja. The mountain was already inhabited and fortified in ancient times. Over the centuries, Berat Castle has been repeatedly remodeled or rebuilt. Its last major renovation was probably in the 13th century under Ottoman rule. It was during this period that the fortifications, of which the surrounding wall is still completely preserved, and the present-day city district within the walls, were built.

The small mosque at the end of Skanderbeg Square is a testament to Ottoman architecture. The paintings are particularly worth seeing.