TIRANA, July 5 /ATA/ –By I. Vata/ – The Italian Embassy in Tirana promotes nature beauties of the southern Albanian town of Permet.
“Good day from the beautiful stunning nature surrounding the small town of Permet, also known as the city of roses. Located on the Vjosa River bank, Permet is the ideal choice for a weekend full of outdoor adventures and delicious food,” the Italian Embassy said, inviting citizens to visit Permet’s nature beauties.
“A few kilometres from the town you can visit the famous Langarica Valley, the thermal waters of Benje’s thermal baths or the Hotova Fir (Bredhi i Hotovës) National Park,” the Embassy said on social media.
A town of some 12,000 residents, situated some 224 km south of Tirana, Permet has been inhabited for centuries, and is the hometown of the famous 19th century Frasheri brothers who had a key contribution to Albanian Renaissance movement ahead of the country’s declaration of independence in 1912 after almost five centuries under Ottoman rule.
The Permet district is known for its Benja thermal waters, the Hotova fir national park, the Trebeshinë – Dhëmbel – Nëmëreçkë mountain chain and the Kelcyra Gorge.
Permet is also known for its traditional summer multicultural festival bringing together Albanian and regional folklore musicians and dancers, celebrating the country’s cultural diversity.
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