Old Bazaar of Korçë

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Street of the Old Bazaar

Old Bazaar of Korçë is an Ottoman-era bazaar in Korçë, Albania.

Established about 500 years ago, it is composed of old Ottoman and Roman architectonic style buildings which for centuries were used as shops, guesthouses or khans. It is said to be noted for selling goats and handbags.[1]

It was mostly rebuilt in 1879 following an extensive fire.[2][3]

The old bazaar comprises 138 first category culture monuments. It is also called as the Bazaar of the Serenades, associated with the music which for centuries was composed and sung by people whilst walking with a guitar on the round cobblestone.[4]

## Renovation

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In 2015 it was announced that the bazaar would be renovated and transformed into a hub for tourists visiting the city, due to a $4 million restoration project financed by the Albanian Development Fund and the Albanian American Fund for Development.[5]

## References

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1. ^ "Old Bazaar of Korca to transform into a hub for tourists due to $4 ml restoration project". Invest in Albania. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
2. ^ AARP, art and archaeology research papers, Volumes 7-12. 1975.
3. ^ McAdam, Marika (2009). Lonely Planet Western Balkans (2 ed.). Lonely Planet. p. 79\. ISBN 978-1-74104-729-5.
4. ^ "Korça, Bazaar of the Serenades". Balcani Caucasio. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
5. ^ "Old Bazaar of Korca to transform into a hub for tourists due to $4 ml restoration project". Invest in Albania. Retrieved 25 March 2019.

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Korçë

Landmarks|

* Andon Zako Çajupi Theatre
* Clock Tower of Korçë
* Monument of the National Fighter
* Themistokli Gërmenji Monument
* Monument to Atentatori Kristaq Rama
* Naim Frasheri Monument
* Partizani Monument
* Mihal Grameno Monument
* Naum Veqilharxhi Monument
* Mësentorja e Parë Shqipe Obelisk
* French Military Cemetery
* Han Elbasan
* Old Bazaar of Korçë
* Iliaz Mirahori Mosque
* Vangjush Mio's House Museum
* Resurrection Cathedral
* Oriental Art Museum
* Archaeological Museum
* National Museum of Medieval Art
* National Museum of Education
* Martyrs' Cemetery
* St. Sotir Church

History|

* Lasso fund
* Capture of Korytsa

Education|

* Fan Noli University
* French Lyceum
* Bangas Gymnasium
* Mësonjëtorja
* Raqi Qirinxhi High School

Archaeological sites|

* Kamenica Tumulus

Plains|

* Korçë Plain

Transport|

* Korçë Northwest Airport

Media|

* Gazeta Korça
* Korça fashiste
* Liktori

Sports|

* KF Skënderbeu Korçë
* KF Skënderbeu Korçë B
* KFF Skënderbeu Korçë
* Skënderbeu Stadium

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