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1. Ethnographic Musuem
2. Museum Gjon Mili
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By IgorMarkovic - Smederevo, Serbia
Before coming to Korca, I wasn't actually aware of the great photographer Gjon Mili and his extraordinary work. The Museum Gjon Mili is situated in the so-called Romanian House, which is situated in the main city's pedestrian zone, thus you cannot miss it, due to its unusual exterior design. The Museum offers you an opporunity to take a peak into the glamurous world of one of the famous people coming from various dimensions of life (politicians, artists, writers, musicians, actors and actresses, etc). Working as a professional photographer for the Life Magazine, Gjon Mili had the opportunity not only to take exclusive pictures of famous people, but also to befriend with them, info about which can be found in the museum. What is more is that Gjon Mili actually invented the use of stroboscopic instruments for the purposes of capturing a sequence of actions in only one photograph. Also, the curator, Kristi, was an amazing guide and explained everything in detail. In the end, there is also the opportunity to take a picture of yourself with Gjon Mili's method of taking picture, which is simply an amazing thing to do. All in all, if you're in Korca, simply do not miss to visit this amazing place! You won't regret it!
3. National Museum of Medieval Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By A2725TDscottd - Edwards, United States
You can visit many Albanian cities, towns and villages all under one roof. The secret if the front door is locked, KNOCK LOUDLY, then patiently wait as the curator or assistant is in there and will hear you to open the door. The exhibition starts in the left of the building with a GIANT 3 walled exhibit of icons from tons of churches and cathedrals across Albania, arranged like pages of a stamp collection. There is an iconostasis and many other religious paintings dating back to the 4th Century. If you are interested in religious art and want to see pieces by local artists, this is a must see.
4. National Iconographic Museum Onufri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By OxfordStrasser
Lovely old converted church housing a fine collection of ikons - some of them from the 15th century. Good English signage, well laid out and beautifully presented.
5. National Gallery of Art
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 207 reviews
National Gallery of Art was founded on January 11, 1954, although its beginnings date back to 1946 with the functioning of Art Pinakoteka. The National Gallery of Art is a state museum, research, and scientific institution. Its objective is the enrichment of the collection, conservation, study and promotion of national heritage values in the field of visual arts. Also through temporary exhibitions National Gallery of Arts promotes significant trends to the public, from visual art tradition to the contemporary methods, which are now being applied in Albania and all around the world. The mission of The National Gallery of Arts is to inspire and educate the young generations to come closer to the visual arts. We want everyone to feel part of the extraordinary world of art.
Reviewed By 947kennyb
Some very nice works on display, it gives a good sense and depiction of the socialist era. Shame that there are no contemporary pieces on show, at least when I visited. It sure is worth the visit!
