The Italian newspaper La Repubblica describes Albania as a country where modern life and historical heritage coexist. It presents a journey from Tirana to Berat that reveals strong contrasts across the country. It shows Tirana with its new skyscrapers, electric vehicles, and rapid urban growth. It also shows rural areas that preserve older traditions and ways of life.
The article portrays Albania as a land of contrasts that surprises visitors at every step. It highlights scenes of everyday life, including rural transport, children playing in the streets, and electric bikes moving through urban lanes. It compares old, unfinished, or damaged buildings with modern towers rising in the capital.
The newspaper explains that Albania brings together its Ottoman heritage, communist-era structures, and modern European ambitions. It notes that the country has transformed rapidly after decades of isolation and poverty. It states that Albania now actively moves toward integration with Europe.
The journey from Tirana to Berat passes through villages, valleys, and vineyards that connect history with nature. Tirana appears as a growing metropolis with heavy traffic during the day and a lively nightlife in the evening. The city also preserves historical sites such as Bunk’Art 1 and Bunk’Art 2, which document the communist past.
The article describes Berat as a historic city known as the “city of a thousand windows.” It highlights Berat Castle, which still hosts residents and the Onufri Museum. It also presents the old neighborhoods of Mangalem and Gorica, which show traditional Ottoman architecture along the Osum River.
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