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Dormition of St. Mary Cathedral, Berat

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Dormition of St. Mary Cathedral, Berat

Dormition of St. Mary Cathedral

Located within the walls of Berat Castle, this Albanian Orthodox cathedral is dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. Visitors go here to see the religious architecture and the Onufri Iconographic Museum, which is housed inside the cathedral and displays a collection of traditional religious paintings.

Getting There

The cathedral is situated inside the citadel area. From Berat city centre, you must walk uphill through the historic quarters to reach the castle gates. Depending on your pace, the walk takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes.

Visit Duration

Allow roughly 1 to 2 hours to explore the cathedral and the associated icon museum.

When to Visit

The site is open throughout the year. To avoid the largest groups of tourists, visit in the early morning or late afternoon. The castle area can become crowded during the peak summer months.

Nearby Attractions

Because the cathedral is located in a concentrated historic zone, you can easily combine your visit with other nearby sites within a short walking distance:

  • Onufri Iconographic Museum: 0km (located within the cathedral)
  • White Mosque: 0.1km
  • St. Mary of Blachernae Church: 0.1km
  • St. Theodore's Church: 0.1km

Updated September 13, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Onufri Iconographic Museum

Museums & galleries

Onufri Iconographic Museum

A museum inside the Church of the Dormition of St. Mary in Berat's castle quarter, home to Byzantine art and icons. Named after the 16th-century painter Onufri, it's a fine place to view intricate icon paintings.

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