UNESCO Heritage in Albania

Berat: Historic Centres of Berat:

This well-preserved Ottoman town features a harmonious blend of architecture from various periods.

Reflects the coexistence of different religious and cultural influences.

Gjirokastër: Historic Centres of Gjirokastër:

Another well-preserved Ottoman town showcasing a blend of architectural styles.

Represents the coexistence of different religious and cultural influences.

Butrint:

An ancient city and archaeological site.

Showcases the evolution of human settlement over millennia, with ruins from Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian periods.

Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region:

This site includes the town of Ohrid and Lake Ohrid.

Lake Ohrid is a unique ecosystem with exceptional biodiversity and historical significance.

Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe:

Part of this site extends into northern Albania.

Protects primeval beech forests and their unique ecosystems.

“Isopolifonic” region of Southern Albania:

This site represents a unique cultural tradition of multipart singing, or “Isopolifonia.”

Is an example of how music and oral traditions are passed down through generations.

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