A thousand windows. Your own perspective.

Begin below the castle

Start with the riverside and take in the relationship between the neighborhoods and the hill. Give yourself time for details: a shaded lane, a doorway, a café table. Comfortable shoes help on stone surfaces.

Give the castle its own time

Treat the uphill visit as a separate part of your day. Carry water and plan a break, especially in hot weather. Check access and opening arrangements for individual museums or religious buildings before you visit.

Stay for a slower morning

If your route allows, keep an overnight in Berat rather than treating it only as a day trip. Check whether your accommodation has step-free access or nearby parking if either matters to you.