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Korçë — Eastern highland city, serenades, Old Bazaar, Albania's beer capital
Complete guide to Korçë: when to visit, where to stay, what to eat and what not to miss.
By myAlbania Editorial·April 28, 2026·2 min read
Why Korçë?
Korçë sits high in the east — cooler summers, snowfall in winter, a beautifully restored Ottoman bazaar, and the country's oldest brewery.
Where to stay
Old Bazaar guesthouses for atmosphere; modern hotels near the centre.
What to eat
Lakror (savory pie), local Korça beer, restaurant tradition runs deep here.
Don't miss
- Old Bazaar
- National Education Museum
- Mirahori Mosque
- Voskopojë village (45 min away, 18th-century churches)
How to get there
From Tirana: 3h by car. From Pogradec / Lake Ohrid: 1h.