Lorenc Guesthouse Berat Albania

In the town of Berat, Albania which has recently been listed as one of the UNESCO heritage sites, Lorenc and his family offer accommodation in a 340 year old house with wonderful views of this historic city.

Situated in the historic Gorica quarter of Berat across the river of Gorica in the 'City of a thousand windows' the Lorenc Guest House is a family run guest house offering a choice of either twin bedded bedroom with private facilities or a triple bedroom with private facilities - or a combination of the bedrooms sleeping a total of 5 persons with shared facilities (wc and shower room with hot water).

The traditional Berati house is one of the oldest houses in Gorica and was built in the 17th century. Still retaining many of the authentic original architectural feautures which are typical of that period, the house is attractive and comfortable with beautiful views of the city and the citadel from the windows as well as from the covered balcony or 'cardak'

Air conditioning is not required in this 340 year old house which is light and airy and has thick stone walls to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.

At the rear of the property is the garden and vineyard where you can sit and enjoy some home made specialities such as cherry jam, or genuine distilled Raki as well as a 'kafe turke'. Here you can take your breakfast which is on offer at the Guest House. The friendly family welcome visitors to their home and will treat you as a family visitor rather than a tourist.

The city of Berat in south central Albania is also known as Berati in Albanian. With a population of around 45,500, the old town of Berat was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Berati is a wonderful example of Ottoman architecture and has a wealth of interesting architectural and historical buildings.

Berat has been listed by UNESCO as a heritage site. Located in central Albania, Berat bears witness to the coexistence of various religious and cultural communities over the centuries. It features the castle of Kala which originates in the 4th century although most of it was built in the 13th century. There are many 13th century Byzantine churches in the citadel area as well as several Ottoman era mosques.

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http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/569

Cost per person per night is just 12 euro.(extra for breakfast)

Postal address
Stiliano Bandill
Lagja: Gorica
Berat
Albaia

English, Italian, Greek and Albanian speaking owner Lorenc P
Telephone Lorenc in Greece 0030 6947 065143
Telephone Lorenc Guesthouse 0035 5692916939

lorencpushi@hotmail.com

www.berat-guesthouse.info