Things to Do in Korce

Restored 19th-century market with cobblestone streets, artisan shops and cafes.

🕐 Open 24 hours; shops vary 9am-6pm

💡 Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds and see local craftsmen at work.

Central park with walking paths, a small lake, and plenty of benches under plane trees.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Buy a pastry from a nearby byrek shop and eat it on the bench by the lake—locals do this at lunch.

Large Orthodox cathedral with striking frescoes and a bell tower you can climb for free.

🕐 8am-8pm daily; bell tower closes at dusk

💡 Climb the bell tower just before sunset for panoramic views over the city.

Small museum with Illyrian, Greek and Roman artefacts from the region. Entry fee 300 lek (about £2.50).

🕐 9am-4pm Tue-Sat; closed Sun-Mon

💡 The coin collection and bronze figurines upstairs are the real highlights—most people rush through.

Collection of Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons, wood carvings and religious textiles. Entry fee 500 lek (about £4).

🕐 9am-5pm Tue-Sun; closed Mon

💡 The basement vault has the least-known but most striking icons—don’t skip it.