old building – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:56:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Centuries-old building in Berat Castle to become guesthouse with government support https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/09/14/centuries-old-building-in-berat-castle-to-become-guesthouse-with-government-support/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/09/14/centuries-old-building-in-berat-castle-to-become-guesthouse-with-government-support/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:56:20 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=306076 TIRANA, Sept. 14 /ATA/ – The restoration and conversion of traditional buildings into accommodation facilities, particularly in historic areas of the museum city of Berat, is giving new economic value to cultural heritage by turning it into a potential source of sustainable income and development for local communities.

One such project involves a centuries-old building in Berat Castle that is being converted into a guesthouse for domestic and international visitors.

Prime Minister Edi Rama on Monday shared images of the family-run project, which is expected to open soon with eight rooms in one of Berat’s most scenic locations.

“At the heart of Berat Castle, next to the Onufri Iconographic Museum, a centuries-old guesthouse is preparing to come back to life, preserving its history while becoming a new destination for visitors,” Rama said.

Rama said the project was being carried out with support from the 2025 National Investment Scheme through an agreement with the Agricultural Development and Rural Agency (AZHBR), with Egri Biçoku leading the restoration of the historic building.

“This is how we bring heritage back to life, preserving it while at the same time turning it into economic activity, employment and development for the community,” Rama said.

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