The castle, which is believed to have been built in the fourth century BC, is the crown of the ancient city of Berat. It is located at the highest point of the historical center and is one of the few monuments of the medieval period in Albania. In the century VII-V BC, as an important strategic point, it was transformed into a fortress city with walls reaching a length of up to 1400 m. Historical sources testify that since this year Berat...
The Thermal Baths of Benja are a rare natural phenomenon known for their high curative properties. They are located 14 kilometers from the city of Përmet, in the municipality of Petran. This site features six thermal springs in total. Four of them are used to treat rheumatic conditions, while the other two serve different purposes—one for treating various skin conditions and the other for improving digestive health. Two of the springs, which cover a larger area, are located at the foot...
Tirana, 17.04.2019 A representation of the Institute of Education, Heritage and Tourism (IETT), consisting of the Director of the Board of Directors, Mr. Xhevahir Lleshi; IETT Director, Prof. Dr. Ramiz Zekaj and the coordinator for Heritage and Tourism at IETT, Mrs. Anisa Hykaj, held a cooperation meeting at the central offices of Klik Ekspo Group. The delegation was received by Mr. Luan Muhametaj, President of Klik Ekspo Group, and Mrs. Elona Agolli, director of the publishing house “Dritëro”. During the meeting were...
The book “Korça without makeup” by the author Vepror Hasani, comes to the Albanian reader from the Institute of Education, Heritage and Tourism, in a voluminous and very valuable publication for the historical past of this city, but also for its touristic importance. In this work, the history of the city of Korça is described, not as a legend or oral tradition. But with the exact date of its foundation and truthfully in every event and in every detail. It’s the...
The publication of this work was a project of the Institute of Education, Heritage and Tourism. The translator, Maksim Rakipi, makes available the 5 major languages he knows for 50 novelists of over a century, of the 20th, from when the Nobel Prize was first awarded in 1901 and reaches the beginning of the 21st century. The pluralism of styles and thematic derive from and expand upon the various respective cultures. This work is a beautiful stand on permanent values,...
The monograph “The Osmani Family from Tërstena” was prepared for publication by the Institute of Education, Heritage and Tourism (IETT) and was printed in the Publishing House “Mileniumi i ri” in Tirana. This monograph testifies to the history of the migration and movement of the Ottoman family from one place to another, first from oppression and pressure and later following the paths of life. This book also represents an important step for those who want to continue with further research to...
This publication was realized with the funding of the Institute of Education, Heritage and Tourism. Edition of 2018. The text is a summary of lessons developed on this subject with students and doctors since 1956. This book on Osteoarticular Tuberculosis was developed after the author’s 60 years of experience as a specialist in this field. The text mainly responds to the program of the fight against T.B.C., after the discussion and consultation of the PKT. Prof. Dr. Bedri Bylyku started his...
There is no road to go to Berat. It is a Muslim city, at the entrance of a mouth of the river Apsus (Osumi – my note) and it takes 15 hours by horse to get there from Vlora. There are almost no roads and the city is Muslim. Its minarets can be seen from far and wide, holding white houses with gardens. At the gates of the city, after leaving the old cemetery, in the center you will find...
Shijak through the years, historical anthology of the city of Shijak, written with so much love and passion by the great deserved Shijak artist, painter, chronicler and moreover the initiator and promoter of culture in the city of Shijak, Mr. Agim Faja (1939-2017). Agim Faja is known for visual art. One of the artists, who for decades has brought works that have received quite a bit of praise today, has been described as one of the greatest talents of Albanian painting....
The “Jusnus Emre” Institute, Tirana and the Institute of Education, Heritage and Tourism helped to publish this book. Onur Caymaz is a young Turkish author of Albanian origin. Onur Caymaz’s stories are subtle and deep psychological meditations, strong states of mind. Accompanied by thoughts, always walking on the edge of a knife, in an expression that inspires and creates a state. All the author’s stories have an exciting and artistic spirit. The work consists of 15 stories, where we can...
