Gorica Quarter
Goricë
The Christian old quarter on the south bank of the Osum River, with quiet stone lanes and white houses facing Mangalem. The best spot for photographing the 'City of a Thousand Windows'.
Gorica and Mangalem face each other across the river. Historically, Gorica was mainly an Orthodox residential district. It also preserves blocks of white Ottoman-era houses, but it is quieter and sees fewer visitors. From the riverbank, or from higher points in the quarter, you can photograph Mangalem's stacked windows and the hilltop castle head-on. The quarter contains the Church of St. Spyridon and several family-run guesthouses. Walk across the Gorica Bridge from the old town to reach it.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. Michael's Church, Berat
- Gorica Bridge
- Bachelors' Mosque
- Republic Boulevard & Evening Xhiro
- Mangalem Quarter
- Holy Trinity Church, Berat
- Berat Castle
- King Mosque & Halveti Tekke