A free tour of Berat with Lorenc
Hi, I'm Lorenc. I am a guru of Berat and I'm a fun person. I am the kind of person that loves meeting & talking with people from all over the world to share their history, philosophy, & culture, from my perspective. I managed a restaurant in Italy and worked for many years in the Greek islands. I enjoy playing music and singing in my free time. I own and work in a house that is more than 400 years old. I was born and raised here, and I currently reside here.
Pickup
I'll be waiting for you next to the old Gorica bridge,,,right
Description
First, we will visit Gorica. I was born and raised in this historical area and I will explain the history, culture and traditions.
Next, we will explore Mangalem (a quarter of the thousand windows).
We will also explore mosques and churches, and we will also discuss the architectural features of the city.
Finally, we will see the castle of Berat. I will explain the history through the centuries since its construction, including the mythology and the way of life.
We will see the Acropolis, the church of Santa Triadha, the Red Mosque, the water tank, etc.
We will talk about the famous Purple Codex of Berat that was found in the iconographic museum of Onufri. If you are interested, we can tour the museum (they charge a small fee for admission).
After the tour everyone is invited to join me at the restaurant and bar in Gorica for entertainment, food and homemade wine.
Itinerary:
- Gorica (Berat old area)
- Mangalem (1000+ windows area)
- Local mosques and churches
- Berat Castle (the largest in Albania)