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Berat

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Berat is a city in Albania. In 2008 it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town.

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Take a furgon from Tirane to Berat (cost: 500 lek)

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  • The Kala, a castle mostly built in the 13th Century, but with origins going back to the 4th Century BC. A very beautiful place with great views of the surrounding area. There are a couple of bars and shops in the Kala area.
  • Numerous Byzantine Churches, dating from the 13th Century
  • Several Mosques from the Ottoman era (starting from 1417)

[edit] Osumi River

One of the most beautiful rivers in Albania. Most of the river passes through canyons as high as 100m high walls. Outdoor Albania offers a 3 hour rafting experience inside the canyons. how cool is this :) 

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There is a traditional restaurant just inside the Kala area that does very good food - I paid 800 leke which is more than I normally pay but it was a meal like I hadn't had for weeks, with vegetables too.

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