18/06/2024
Journeying to Albania is an adventure in history and breathtaking landscapes. In this country, UNESCO sites are found at every turn.
Stopping first in picturesque Berat, known as the “city of a thousand windows” for its Ottoman-era hillside houses, Much of Albania’s Islamic architectural heritage was dismantled during the communist era, but Berat escaped this fate. The city's castle, perched atop a hill, houses a collection of Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques, weaving an architectural tapestry emblematic of Albania's diverse heritage.
Essentialist editor Elise Morton also recommends Butrint, Albania’s most extensive archaeological site, with the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans all leaving their mark. Once you’ve explored the ancient amphitheater and agora, lie back on the nearby pure white sands of the Ksamil Islands: Albania’s answer to the Maldives, surrounded by inviting, crystal-clear waters.
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