Berat, 2nd Prettiest European Town, JATA Confirms

TIRANA, January 25

Now, Japanese holidaymakers know that the second most beautiful town to visit in Europe is Berati, the white city situated along the two sides of Osumi River. JATA, the Japanese Association of Travel Agents says that Berat, UNESCO World Heritage Site in South-Central Albania ranks second among the 30 prettiest towns of Europe. This is good news also for our neighbors Macedonia and Montenegro as the picturesque towns of Ohrid and Kotor are also part of the list.
The list of those 30 tiny European gems includes overlooked destinations that do not often hit the headlines when it comes to top holiday destinations.

Berat reflects the history and culture of various periods and a rare architectural style like the cities depicted in Studio Ghibli movies. The city of Berat is known for its cultural life, musical events, and celebrations, and it is a great destination for culinary and outdoor activities.
Rafting in Osumi River and hiking to the summit of Tomorri Mountain, a pilgrimage site among Sufi believers and also known as the Throne of Gods.

JATA’s List of the 30 Prettiest European Towns

1. Kilkenny, Ireland
2. Berat Albania
3. Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy
4. Procida, Italy
5. Conwy, Wales
6. Lech, Austria
7. Hindeloopen, Netherlands
8. Lefkara, Cyprus
9. Rovinj, Croatia
10. Soglio, Switzerland
11. Visby, Sweden
12. Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain
13. Piran, Slovenia
14. Vlkolinec, Slovakia
15. Marianske-Lanze, the Czech Republic
16. Quedlinburg, Germany
17. Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
18. Golyazi, Turkey
19. Reine, Norway
20. Sopron, Hungary
21. Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria
22. Porvoo, Finland
23. Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, France
24. Riquewihr, France
25. Saint-Martens-Latem, Belgium
26. Zalipie, Poland
27. Monsanto, Portugal
28. Ohrid, Macedonia
29. Kotor, Montenegro
30. Gura Humorului, Romania

News Source: JATA