Albania
Berat
The collection of white houses might look similar, but their unique Ottoman architecture earned this town the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
About
First inhabited by Greek tribes in the 6th century BC, Berat is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Today, the city is an architectural melting pot, with Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques existing in harmony. Berat Castle, which was destroyed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC, has recovered over the centuries, and visitors can tour the ancient inner castle, or wander the thriving Kala neighbourhood within the castleās walls. The Muslim āMangalem Quarterā is home to the 16th century Sultanā Mosque - one of the oldest in Albania. Across the river, the cityās iconic white houses, which earned it the nickname of āThe City of 1000 Windowsā, is the old Ottoman Christian quarter.
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