Korçë is a city in southeastern Albania and is built on a plateau 850 m above sea level, surrounded by the Morava Mountains.

From its typical Albanian serenades to its stunning winter snow, everything about this city is romantic. The traditional villas, cobble-stone streets sparkling under the sun, fresh mountain air and hospitality combine to create an unmatched warm and festive experience throughout the year.

Previously known as “the little Paris,” Korça is one of Albanian art and history hubs, housing some of the country’s most interesting museums. The recently renovated Old Bazaar, a food and spice market surrounded by villas, is full of people, vitality, and a lively nightlife scene.

The renowned culinary delights of Korça, such as lakror and kërnacka and the nearby mountain villages, like Voskopoja and Boboshtica, are some of Albania’s most popular destinations.

Mësonjëtorja was first school in Albania and opened in 1887. It has now been turned into a museum of education .

Visiting Korçë for the first time and wondering what are the top places to see in the city? In this complete guide, I share the best things to do in Korçë on the first visit. Top help you plan your trip, I have also included an interactive map and practical tips for visiting!

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In the 13th Century the small town was called Episkopi. in 1484 the local lord, Iljaz Bej Mirahori, returned to the site and built the Iliaz Bej Mirahori Mosque. Between 17th – 19th century the town became a center of commerce and grew.
In 1912 – 1920 the was a brief period where the town was occupied by Greece. Enver Hoxha, the Albanian communist leader, went to and later taught at the local secondary school.

This complete guide to Korçë not only tells you about the very best sights and tourist attractions for first-time visitors to the city but also provide insights into a few of our personal favorite things to do.

This is a practical guide to visiting the best places to see in Korçë and is filled with tips and info that should answer all your questions!

Korça Museum of Education

The National Museum of Education is located in the building where on March 7, 1887 the first Albanian school opened. The Museum shows the history of Albanian writing, Albanian publications and the Albanian alphabet. The building itself dates back to the 1840s, the house retains many of its original features. There are also pictures and […]

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Location: Rruga 10 Dhjetori Korçë Albania | Distance: 0.30km

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Visiting Korça Museum of Education

Korçë Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum of Korçë is housed in a mansion guesthouse which dates back to 1870. The museum has an excellent collection of around 1200 artifacts mainly from the Prehistoric period found throughout the region in sites of Maliq, Podgorica, Dunaveci and Trajan.

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Location: Rruga Mihal Grameno Korçë Albania | Hours: 9am-2pm & 5-7pm Tue-Fri, 9am-noon & 5-7pm Sat & Sun | Price: 200 lek | Distance: 0.40km

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Visiting Korçë Archaeological Museum

Korçë National Museum of Medieval Art

The National Museum of Medieval Art is an Albanian located in Korçë, Albania. Established 1980, with the building being that houses it being reconstructed in 2016. The museum has over 7,000 art and cultural items. The Golden Wall, which covers 10 meters, over two floors, exhibits the impressive 16th-century collections. The White Balcony display icons […]

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Location: Bulevardi Fan Noli 59 Korçë Albania | Hours: April- September, Every Day 9:00 – 19:00. October - March, Tuesday- Sunday 9:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 19:00 | Price: 700 | Website | Distance: 0.80km

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Visiting Korçë National Museum of Medieval Art

Voskopojë

Voskopojë is a mountain village, 21 km from  Korçë  at an altitude of 1160 meters. Voskopojë was a small settlement until the latter part of the 17th century when, despite its isolation, the settlement grew into a cosmopolitan center of learning. It had the Balkan’s first printing press outside Istanbul, educational institutions and 24 churches. […]

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Visiting Voskopojë