Korça District: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
The Old Bazaar district of Korçë is a historic area and one of the city’s best-known attractions. The restored buildings house traditional and artisan shops, cafés, and restaurants.
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Culture and history
The National Educational Museum is located in the historic building where the first Albanian school opened in 1887. The National Museum of Medieval Art in Korçë contains more than 7,000 objects, including Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons by Albanian artists such as Onufri and Shpataraku. It also presents icons, church fragments, and artefacts that illustrate medieval art and culture.
The Archaeological Museum of Korça contains artefacts from the period spanning prehistory to late antiquity. Visitors can explore ancient tools, ceramics, weapons, jewellery, coins, and instruments there. The Gjon-Mili Museum houses a collection of 240 photographs by the photographer of Albanian origin. The Guri-Madhi Art Gallery presents exhibitions featuring a wide range of visual art styles and techniques.
The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ was built in 1995 and is an example of modern Orthodox architecture in Korçë. The Panoramic Tower of Korçë offers a 360-degree view of the city and its surroundings. A visit to the Kamenica Tumulus provides insight into the life and rituals of the ancient peoples of the region; at the same time, it is a first-category cultural monument associated with a Bronze Age burial site comprising more than 400 graves.
The Church of Ristozit in Mborje was built in 1390 over the remains of a 4th-century church. In Voskopoja is the Church of Saint Mary and Saint Kolli, which is known for its mosaics and paintings.
Mountain landscapes and activities
Voskopoja is located in the area of Bashkia Korçë, in a mountainous landscape at around 1,200 metres above sea level. Dardha offers opportunities for winter sports, especially skiing. A museum in Dardha presents the history and heritage of the village. The Uji i Qelbur spring in Dardha is considered rich in sulphur; its name refers to its strong smell and taste.
Activities in Bredhi i Drenovës include hiking, birdwatching, river fishing, picnicking, and camping. Mount Morava offers excursions, hikes, cycling tours, and other outdoor activities in dense forests.
Surrounding area
The area surrounding Bashkia e Korçës includes Mali i Strugarit, Maja e Lartë, Hij’ e Korbit, and Guri i Capit, a large rock formation created by erosion and sedimentation. The wider regional area around Bashkia e Korçës includes Foúsia, Manastir Ajt Prodhomu, Korfoúla, and Ágios Dimítrios.
More local pages: Korça, Voskopoja.
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