Historical Center of Pogradec Burimat Neigbourhood “Topleci”

HISTORICAL CENTER OF POGRADEC
BURIMAT NEIGBOURHOOD “TOPLECI”
The Historical Center of Pogradec is a space with important historical and architectural values that documents the historical development of the city of Pogradec and the urban-architectural features that were formed during its history. The historical center, declared as such by the Albanian Council of Ministers in 2015, includes: the Ensemble in “Burima” quarter also known by the name “Toplec”, the ensemble along Naim Frashëri street, as well as the ensemble around the cross alley with Naim Frashëri street. Part of this historical center are also 6 traditional houses of vernacular architecture that hold the legal status of Cultural Monuments of the First Category. Part of this architectural ensemble we can also find the house that served as the Second Albanian School, opened on March 14, 1887. All these buildings are located in “Burima” quarter which is the oldest neighborhood of the city of Pogradec and takes its name from several abundant water sources that flow from the surrounding mountains. This neighborhood is the core of post-

medieval Pogradec.