St. Michael's Church, Berat
Kisha e Shën Mëhillit
A 13th-century chapel perched on the cliff face on the south side of the castle hill. Seen from Mangalem, it appears to hang from the rock, and a steep path climbs to overlook the valley.
St. Michael's Church was built in the 13th century on a rocky ledge between the castle and Mangalem. It is most striking when viewed from the riverbank and Gorica Bridge. A steep stone-step path from Mangalem takes about 20 minutes to climb. From the terrace you can overlook the Osum River and Gorica, with wide views. The interior is usually closed. The path is steep with few railings and becomes slippery after rain, so take care.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Gorica Quarter
- Gorica Bridge
- Mangalem Quarter
- Bachelors' Mosque
- Holy Trinity Church, Berat
- Republic Boulevard & Evening Xhiro
- Berat Castle
- Onufri Iconographic Museum