Berat in central Albania is an elegant stone-and-alabaster city wreathed in fig trees and cleaved by the Osumi River.<\/p>\n
An ancient Illyrian settlement turned Byzantine frontier town, Berat is known for the Ottoman houses that cascade down both sides of its gentle river valley. Evenly spaced portals cut into the stone facades lend it the famous epithet: \u2018The City of a Thousand Windows\u2019.<\/p>\n Berat is home to one of two UNESCO-listed historic centers (the other being in Gjirokaster<\/a>), making it\u00a0a must-see in Albania<\/a>\u00a0for history buffs and\u00a0culture lovers<\/a>\u00a0alike.<\/p>\n Between the unusual Berat Kala and the medieval bazaar, historic mosques, local cuisine, a lively cafe scene, and one of the most handsome Ethnographic Museums in the Balkans, Berat has a lot to offer. Not to mention the spectacular valleys, canyons, and wineries within easy reach of the city.<\/p>\n There are so many reasons to add a few days in Berat to your\u00a0Albania itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n I have visited Berat twice now: Once in 2019, and again this past autumn during my\u00a0mega Albanian road trip<\/a>. Though it has become busier and more built-up, Berat retains its charm and remains one of my favourite small cities in the Balkans.<\/p>\n Here is my complete guide to Berat, plus my Berat trip resources and transport tips.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/wander-lush.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Emily-Lush-Berat-Albania-12.jpg\")
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