2) Museum Kombëtar Ikonografik Onufri
The museum dedicated to Byzantine art in Berat is located in the Church of St Mary. The icons of the 16th century Albanian painter Onurfi and his son are exhibited here. It looks splendid with its Byzantine icons and frescoes on the dome.
The old church of St Mary Dormition has been converted into a two-storey museum. Small but good collection of icons from various periods. Many old church features, including the altar, have been preserved intact.
The museum is open every day except public holidays. Visiting hours are am09:00-pm06:00. It consists of 35 artefacts, some of which were discovered near Berat Castle. Between the 16th and 18th centuries there are many Byzantine artefacts. Price for a single adult is 400LEK. But we recommend using the audio guide. The audio guide in 4 languages: Albanian, German, Italian and English. The price of this service is 500 LEK. Free for children under 12 years old. You will need to allow approximately 60-90 minutes for the visit.
It is also forbidden to take photographs inside. If you try to take a photo, you will definitely be warned by the staff. There is an outside toilet and it is very clean. There are also benches where you can sit and rest in the shade. Number 2 on the map
3) White Mosque (Ruin)
It is a 16th century Ottoman monument and one of the oldest mosques in Albania. More precisely, it is a ruin of a mosque. This is because the mosque was destroyed during the Ottoman attack on the fortress of Berat to suppress rebellions against the Tanzimat reforms. The mosque was a relatively modest-sized building with a cubic prayer hall and a polygonal minaret. Its location inside the fortress suggests that the mosque served the needs of local administrators and troops garrisoning the fortress. Number 3 on the map
4) Holy Trinity Church
A beautiful old medieval Byzantine church from the Byzantine period, located in the Berat fortress complex. Unfortunately, it has damaged and unprotected frescoes and is in urgent need of restoration. Dating back to the 12th century, it deserves the title of the most photogenic church in Berat, with excellent views of both the city and Mount Tomorri. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Although it was probably previously authorised, it has not been entered for a long time. The church has a square plan and a dome. It consists of naos, narthex and altar alcove. Many features of medieval Byzantine architecture were used skilfully. These features together with the pyramidal shape, form and proportions give the church a picturesque appearance. Number 4 on the map
5) Hüseyin Pasha (HasanPasha) Mosque and Clock Tower Mosque
The mosque was built in 1670. It was restored by the Ottomans in 1870 and a clock tower was built next to it. Because of this, it is called Saat Camisi. The clock tower was destroyed in 1967 during the communist dictatorship. The mosque was also demolished and only the minaret remained. After the end of communism, the mosque was renovated. Number 5 on the map
6) Tetovo Castle (Baltepe Castle)
It is 1,3mil (or 2 km) away from the city centre and was built in 1800s by Abdurrahman Pasha, the son of Recep Pasha. It was built in a strategically very important place on the slope of the Şar Mountains overlooking the Kalkandelen plain. It is one of the most robust castles of the Ottoman period, built with double walls on a large flat area on the hill. A 2,6mil (or 4 km) long tunnel, wide and high enough for horse carriages to pass through, was built through the castle to the town and the Prizren road. Two evacuation tunnels were built in the middle of this tunnel. I can say that the mosque inside the castle was destroyed and almost lost. There is also a church inside the castle today. Number 6 on the map
7) Monastery of St. Atanasius Leshok
Leshok Monastery, located about eight kilometres from the city centre, is one of the important worship centres of Tetovo. It includes the Church of the Holy Virgin and the church of St Atanasius.
The Church of the Holy Virgin was built in 1326 and is an excellent example of Byzantine style and architectural tradition. The church has three layers of frescoes. The first and lowest layer dates from the time of the first construction, the second and middle layer was added in the 17th century, and the third and highest layer was added in 1879.
The Church of St Athanasius was built in 1924 next to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the garden of the Lešok Monastery is the tomb of the Bulgarian clergyman Kiril Peychinovich, born in 1770. Number 7 on the map
8) Popova Shapka
Located 11 miles (or 18 kilometres) from the city centre of Tetovo, it is one of the best hidden ski paradises in the Balkans, perhaps one of the best ski paradises in Europe, providing fun times for those who enjoy winter sports and you can also benefit from various services such as food and accommodation in Popova. Number 8 on the map
1) Punto Verde
If you are in Tetova, you can stop by Punto Verde for a snack. Punto Verde is an Italian restaurant with a very sweet interior. Here, the sauce of the pizza comes with pickled chilli peppers along with the pizza. The taste of the pizzas was quite good. Margherita pizza: 320MKD, Steak pizza: 510MKD. Number 1 on the map
2) Fratelli
A place where you can eat delicious snacks to pass the meal with fast food style products. One of the favourite products here is the hamburger, which is usually cooked over charcoal fire. Number 2 on the map
3) Bocata
An alternative place where you can taste delicious food. I will indicate the prices of some products. Bruschetta 160MKD, Ordever 2 person 620MKD, Mushroom with Dry Meat 240MKD, Fajitas 2 person 540MKD, Bocata Beef 1180MKD. Number 3 on the map
4) Restaurant BELAMIA
This restaurant is the most suitable option where you can try the local flavours of Macedonian cuisine. The place has a very traditional ambience with an ethnic style that influences the whole atmosphere. The service is great, the waiters are well trained and always smiling when serving. The food is extremely tasty and fresh. You can try their speciality, grilled brains. Average prices 300MKD for salad, 300MKD for Chicken Grill, 200-300MKD for pizza, 1000MKD for Beef Steak. Number 4 on the map