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Korçë (pronounced [ˈkɔɾtʃə]; Albanian definite form: Korça) is the eighth most populous city of the Republic of Albania and the seat of Korçë County and Korçë Municipality. The total population is 75,994 (2011 census), in a total area of 806 km 2 (311 sq mi).
- Step inside the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral, Albania’s largest Orthodox church. The Resurrection of Christ Cathedral sits proudly in the heart of the city and is Korca’s defining landmark.
- Walk down St. George Boulevard (locals’ favourite thing to do in Korca) Step out the doors of the cathedral, cross the street, and you’ll find yourself on St. George Boulevard (Shen Gjergj), Korca’s main pedestrian drag.
- Climb the Panoramic Tower for a view. When you reach the top of St. George Boulevard you’ll see a rather odd modern building near the tourist information office.
- Visit the Gjon Mili Photography Museum. As you twist and turn your way up the stairwells of the Panoramic Tower, you’ll notice art posters have been added to jazz up some of the concrete walls.
Jan 18, 2024 · Discover the historical and cultural attractions of Korçë, a city with a rich heritage and a vibrant atmosphere. Learn about its oldest building, its Orthodox cathedral, its old bazaar, its museums, and its beer factory.
- The Resurrection Cathedral. While Korçë may be centuries old, its most iconic landmark is also one of its newest – though most would never guess it at first glance.
- Mirahori Mosque & The Old Bazaar. The Mirahori Mosque is Korçë’s oldest structure and one that’s deeply tied with the history of the city itself. It was founded by Ilias Bey Mirahori, an Albanian who was involved in the conquest of Constantinople.
- Gjon Mili Photography Museum. Situated along Korçë’s main pedestrian street is a beautiful yellow building that’s home to one of the city’s most interesting museums.
- The Panoramic Tower. If you’re looking for overhead views of the city, look no further than the Panoramic Tower, situated right at the other end of the main pedestrian street.
Korçë, city, southeastern Albania. It began as a feudal estate in the 13th century, and in 1484 the local lord, Koja Mirahor İlyas Bey, a Muslim convert active in the Ottoman siege of Constantinople (1453; now Istanbul), returned to the site and built the mosque that bears his name.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 2, 2020 · Discover the history, culture, and cuisine of Korçë, a beautiful city in southeastern Albania. Explore the Resurrection Cathedral, the Old Bazaar, the beer gardens, and more in this guide by David's Been Here.
Korca (also spelled Korça or Korçë) is a beautiful city in southeastern Albania. It is located at the foot of Morava Mountain and extends to the edge of the Morava Valley. Korca is mentioned in historical reports as far back as the 13th century during the Byzantine empire, though it is thought to have existed as far back as the 11th century.
