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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.

It was mostly rebuilt in 1879 following an extensive fire.

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.

Renovation

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.

References

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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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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