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Founded by the local Ottoman Albanian nobleman Ilias Bey Mirahori, the urban area of Korçë dates back to the late 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century, however its actual physiognomy was realized in the 19th century, during a period that corresponds with the rapid growth and development of the city.
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
A Brief History of Korçë. The Origins of the City. The Ottoman Era. The Albanian Renaissance and Independence. Modern Korçë. Must-Visit Attractions in Korçë. The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral. The National Museum of Medieval Art. The Old Bazaar. The Archaeological Museum. Korçë Brewery. Natural Wonders Surrounding Korçë.
Jan 18, 2024 · Perched on a plateau roughly 50 meters above sea level, framed by the Morava Mountains, Korçë—often spelled Korca or Korce —is a city that’s both a historical treasure and a cultural heartbeat. It’s home to Albania’s oldest building, echoing stories taking you back to the 13th century, and is a stone’s throw away from the serene Lake Ohrid.
- Go to the Korca Brewery (Birra Korça) We love a good beer and, in our opinion, Korça beer is the best in Albania! You can find it in restaurants and bars all across the country, but it will never be fresher than when you drink it straight from the Korça brewery or at the beer garden next door.
- The National Museum of Medieval Art. Stevo and I have been to a lot of museums all around the world, but this museum was one of the most impressive and interesting we’ve ever been to!
- The National Museum of Education & The First Albanian School (Mësonjëtorja) The Albanian School in Korca was the first secular school in the Albanian language and was an important center of cultural and patriotic education for the country.
- The Resurrection of Christ Cathedral (Katedralja Ortodokse “Ringjallja e Krishtit”) The Resurrection of Christ Cathedral is the most famous landmark in Korca and is the main site of worship for Korca’s Orthodox community.
Aug 8, 2022 · The country’s eighth-largest city by population, Korçë (pronounced ‘kor-cha’) has a history that dates back to the 13th century. It’s known for its role in Albanian culture and intellectual heritage (most famously for being home to the first Albanian language school), world-class museums, beautiful old churches, and pretty architecture.
Korçë County ( Albanian: Qarku Korçë ), officially the County of Korçë ( Albanian: Qarku i Korçës ), is a county in the Southern Region of the Republic of Albania. It is the largest by area and the seventh most populous of the twelve counties, with more than 202,000 people within an area of 3,711 km 2 (1,433 sq mi).
