shqiptarëtBerat
A historic centre on the UNESCO list.
A municipality in Berat County.
What to see
- The town lies on both banks of the Osum river, with the Mangalem, Gorica and Castle quarters.
- It is known as the "city of one window over another".
- In antiquity it was known as Antipatrea.
- The Onufri Iconographic Museum is inside the castle.
- The King's Mosque, the Lead Mosque and the Helvetic Tekke are among its monuments.
- Part of the UNESCO property "Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra" (inscribed 2005, boundary changed 2008).
- The castle is mostly 13th century, with origins in the 4th century BC; its Byzantine churches are mainly 13th century.
Quick facts
- Municipality population (INSTAT Census 2023): 62,232 residents.
- County: Berat
Getting there
The nearest airport with confirmed passenger flights is Tirana International Airport "Nënë Tereza" (TIA). See the airports guide.
Airports guide (TIA and others) →
Official links
- Official municipality website
- e-Albania — the national e-services portal for citizens (documents, certificates, etc.).
- Getting there: airports
Health
The emergency number and official links for this place. No other phone numbers — only checked sources.
- 127 — Ambulance (official medical emergency number) · GOV.UK (FCDO) travel advice: Albania — getting help
- Ministry of Health
- OSHKSH
- FSDKSH
- ASCK list (accredited institutions)
- Berat Regional Hospital — Regional hospital (ASCK list). · ASCK — lista e institucioneve të akredituara
Health guide (Albania and Kosovo) →