Korça, the city of serenades, is the heart of southeastern Albania and offers a treasure trove of natural beauty, from high mountains, green forests and aquatic treasures, all to be explored.
Korça is surrounded by a considerable number of hills and mountains, and is bordered to the east by the Morava mountain, to the west by the area of Gora, Voskopoja and Vithkuq; to the south by the Qarri mountain and to the north by the Thatë mountain.
The city of Korça was founded in the 5th-6th centuries and is one of the cities in Southeast Europe that was inhabited early, based on archaeological excavations and the discovery of Illyrian fortifications.
All four seasons of the year have their own beauty for a trip to Korça. The city of Korça in winter offers a wonderful panorama under the white cloak.
Korça is also beautiful in the fall season, where in addition to enjoying the beauties of the city and the colors of autumn, you will have the opportunity to try the wonderful fruits of the area.
For all those who prefer the mountain climate during the hot summer, Korça and its surroundings offer freshness and fresh air amidst nature.
Korça offers numerous cultural activities, festivals and fairs throughout the year that enliven the life of the city. A large number of visitors are especially noted on holidays, such as Easter, Christmas, Carnival or the Beer Festival.
One of the most unique attractions of Korça is the Old Bazaar, which best reflects the traditions preserved over the years as well as the old and modern architecture of this city. This historic area also contains bars, restaurants and beautiful shops.
In Korça there are a number of museums, which convey the art and traditions of this city, also known as the Little Paris of Albania. Here are some of the most visited attractions by local and foreign tourists. Among them are: the National Museum of Education, in the building where the first Albanian school was opened in 1887; the National Museum of Medieval Art; the Prehistoric Museum, the House-Museum of the famous painter Vangjush Mio, the Museum of Oriental Art “Bratko” and the Gjon Mili Museum of Photography, etc.
The “Çajupi” Theater is the place where concerts or theatrical performances can be attended according to the cultural calendar of the season. In addition to museums and monuments, Korça is the city where the most beautiful carnivals in Albania are organized, which are organized a few days before Orthodox Easter.
Love serenades are characteristic songs that symbolize Korça as a city of love and beautiful and romantic traditions. The city has numerous taverns with delicious traditional dishes such as; e.g. different types of pies, which combine perfectly with good music and the traditional drink, rakia.
Korça is a very good starting point to discover many tourist spots located in the nearby mountains around; Voskopoja, Dardha, Vithkuqi and Boboshtica. These tourist villages are known because they offer the opportunity to practice many sports and activities in nature. The Korça region is also known for the beautiful Byzantine churches of Vithkuqi and Voskpoja, with frescoes painted on their walls by Albanian painters of the Middle Ages. In the vicinity of Korça, you can visit Lake Prespa, which is the largest National Park in the country, the Drenova National Park, the Illyrian Tumulus of Kamenica, etc.
