Dardha village of Korca
The name Dardha, meaning “pear” in Albanian, refers to a wild pear tree that became a landmark of the area. When people first asked the initial residents of the village where they lived, they would always answer “near the pear tree,” and, thus, the name was born.
The village of Dardha in the winter
While during the winter Dardha is covered in white, the three remaining seasons also display such a rich variety of colors that you instantly realize why so many important Albanian painters and artists hail from this place.
Korca night-life
Korça is a lively town with a young population and its two main 'walking' streets, Bul Shën Gjergji and Bul Republika, are full of bars and cafes that stay open until late at night. Don't miss the bar inside Avenue 55, easily the best in town.
Korca city in the winter
After a hot long summer and an unusually warm autumn and no rain at all, the first snowfall hit southeastern Albania during the weekend. It has been common since a few years for the seasons in Albania to switch from summer to winter and from winter to summer.
Serenity and carnival. Welcome to the small Paris of Albania ...
Korça’s Carnival is one the most famous and popular celebrations in the entire country! Every June, thousands of locals and visitors don intricate costumes and masks to celebrate in the streets of the city.
Resurrection Cathedral, Korce.
Built in 1994 as one of the largest cathedrals in Albania, the Orthodox cathedral of Korça is highly valued for its size and central location in the city.