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My name is Lazzaro, official local guide borned and raised in Berat. I’m an expert in tourism, since I have a MSc (Master of Science) degree in tourism. I am finalizing also a PhD (doctorate) thesis for my city Berat under the Byzantine Empire. I work since 4 years as a local guide. Being part of a traditional Berati’s family, I grew up loving my city more and more everyday. Having a B2 level of english & italian language, I can provide you a real taste of the city, touching every hidden gem and every hidden story, explaining easily and clearly. My passion is to meet different people from different countries. Let me entertain you with tales of Berat’s past and present. Berat is the oldest city in Albania and together we will explore and discover the fascinating histories that fill every corner of Berat since centuries. Once you book the tour, I will get in touch with you directly. Can’t wait to meet you and to provide you a walk to remember. For further information, please contact me. 🚨WHATSAPP/ VIBER: +355695676904 ✉️email: llazarionteneqexhiu@yahoo.com
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Dear all! This tour is focused on history, art & cultural heritage of Berat and also modern life nowdays. I will show you top places to visit in my city.
This tour will last approximately 2-2:30 hours.
LIST OF TOP PLACES THAT WE WILL VISIT:
1. The Castle of Berat
2. Mangalemi
3. Gorica
4. Medieval Center
5. Holy Trinity byzantine church
6. St. Mary of Balcherne byzantine church
7. Red Mosque
8. Kings Mosque
9. Water Cistern
10. Panoramic viewpoint 360°
Our meeting point will be in city centre, just at the square in front of Saint Demetrius Cathedral. Is very easy to recognise me, I have a badge with guruwalk logo. After introduction, we are going to the most photographed part of Berat, at the view point of Mangalemi’s quarter. After wondering the old quarter of Mangalemi, we will visit the old bridge of Gorice and the old quarter of Gorice.
The next stop is the Medieval center which consists of the Helvetic Tekke and the King's Mosque.
Next, we visit the renovations of the complex of houses belonging to the Pasha of Berat.
Up in the castle we visit the top attractions there, also we finish the tour there.
Book now and enjoy a walk to remember!
If you have any question don’t hesitate to contact me.
Is very easy. I have a badge and will wait for you at the square in city center, just in front the entrance of the Cathedral.
The most photographed part of Berat, the famous windows of the city. One of three old quarters of the city, part of Old Town. Most beautiful spot for great shots.
One of three old quarters of Berat, part of Old Town. Beautiful houses, tiny strets with a very beautiful view.
The most beautiful attraction of Berat. A fortress habitated by simple families, generations and generations living there. A mix of history, a mix of culture. A lot of churches.
A beautiful gate for entering at the royal palace of Pasha. Decorated very beautiful with balcaninc baroc style of flowers.
Holy Trinity Church is the most beautiful church from XIV century in Berat. A cross plan shaped church with a dome, typical for byzantine churches. Inside is having the oldest frescoes of the churches of Berat.
The Bachelors Mosque is a monument of the first category with numerous architectural values and represents a high achievement in the level of construction of cult objects in the city of Berat. It is located on the lower side of the Mangalem neighborhood and was built at the beginning of the XIX century.
Teqeja e Helvetive, is a monument which represents one of the best achievements of architecture in the city of Berat. Teqeja was built in the 15th century and rebuilt by Ahmet Kurt Pasha at the end of the 70s of the 18th century and belongs to the Helvetic sect, which is one of the sects of Islam and serves a certain group.
The church of Holy Trinity from XIV century, is one of the most beautiful byzantine churches of Balkan. This church respect all the architectonical details of byzantine empire, with the tecnique of stones and bricks. This church is the symbol of the churches of Berat.
One of the oldest structure of Berat dating XIII century, saving water from the rain.
The oldest church in Berat from XIII century, painted with wonderful frescoes in XVI by members of the school of Berat for painting churches and icons.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
