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Gorica and its bridge

The quieter quarter across the river, reached by a seven-arched Ottoman bridge, facing Mangalem.

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Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
Gorica, BeratDirections
Getting There
Across the Osum from Mangalem.

Why Go

The Gorica Bridge was built in wood in the 18th century and rebuilt in stone in the 1920s. Its quarter, once Christian, has churches and the best view back across the river to Mangalem's windows.

Nearby in Berat

Berat Castle9 min walk · Must-SeeOnufri Iconographic Museum11 min walk · Must-SeeKing Mosque12 min walkMangalem20 min walk · Must-See

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