TIME magazine has just published its 2023 annual list of the most unique and original places in the world, ranking the city of Berat in fourth place.She writes :

The Albanian city of Berat was a place of refuge for the country's Jews during World War II and, unusually, where the country's Jewish population grew during the conflict. Exceptional hospitality is still the key to local culture, says TIME, reflecting the article with a photo of the old bridge of Gorica and the two old neighborhoods of Gorrica and Mangalem.

In recent years, Berat has become a destination for experiential and nature tourism. Tourists who visit Berat have the opportunity to visit villages on the sacred mountain of Tomor, go rafting and explore the Osum Canyons, take cooking courses and enjoy food and wines. in the best wineries and in the houses of the residents of the area. Nowadays, tourists are more eager for nature and adventures and above all to see and feel the original way of culinary and cultural traditions of the inhabitants of the place where they step.

  In its article, the CNN travel newspaper explains where, why and what is behind her choices.

Nominations came from TIME's international network of correspondents and contributors, who were then vetted by the publication's editors Emma Barker Bonomo. , senior editor at TIME, tells CNN Travel.

“The list we chose reflects some of the biggest trends in travel: sustainability and authenticity. Many locations on this list are finding ways to allow tourists to visit with a limited environmental impact. And many destinations have responded to travelers' desire for unique local experiences by offering indigenous-led tours or homestays."

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