The 20 churches of Berat Castle are Eastern Orthodox churches built inside the Berat Castle. They consist of frescoes and iconostasis painted by famous Albanian icon painters such as Onufri, Kostandin Shpataraku, Zografi Brothers and more.
History of the churches
The castle of Berat's population was largely Christian which lead to the construction of these churches (most of them built during the 13th Century). The churches of the fortress were damaged or destroyed through years and only some have remained. They are a symbol of the castles history.
Frescoes and iconography
The frescoes from these churches are painted during the Middle Ages by multiple icon artists such as Onufuri who is famous in Albania and has his iconography museum located in the city of Berat.
List of existing Churches in Berat Castle
- Church of the Holy Trinity (Berat)
- Church of St. Michael (Berat)
- St. Mary of Blachernae Church (Berat)
- Church of St. Nicholas.
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helen.
- Church of St. George
- Evangelistria Church
- Church of St. Theodore (Berat)
References
- whc.unesco.org https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/569. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
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