
A cultured highland city in the southeast, known for its boulevards, its cathedral, serenade songs, lakror and its beer.
Çfarë të shohësh
What to do
- The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral.
- The restored Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër).
- The National Museum of Medieval Art.
- The village of Voskopojë nearby, with its old churches.
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Good to know
- Korçë hosts a well-known beer festival in summer. Check the official dates for the coming year before you plan around it.
- Evenings are cool even in summer. Bring a layer.
Where to eat
Dining
Types of places, typical dishes and, where verified, named spots with their own website and directions. Always check recent reviews and opening hours.
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Fancy dinners
City restaurants and hotel dining near the cathedral and bazaar.
Typical dishes: Grilled fish or seafood, lamb, steaks, salads and wine. On the coast look for fresh catch of the day; inland, thoughtful takes on tavë kosi and traditional plates.
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Street food
Bakeries, grill counters and small stands you can eat standing up or take away.
Typical dishes: Byrek and pite by the piece, qebapa in bread with onion and kajmak, qofte, suxhuk, bakllava and strong coffee or macchiato.
- Shija e Saçit — Lakror baked fresh under the saç in the Old Bazaar, many fillings. Directions ↗
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Comfort food
Try lakror, the local pie, plus highland comfort cooking and beer.
Typical dishes: Tavë kosi, fërgesë, flija or pite, sarma, beans (pasul), yogurt and simple grilled meats. In the mountains: dairy, flija and slow-cooked dishes.
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Stays
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