Korça is the main city in South-eastern Albania. It is an interesting historical city with rich cultural traditions and fascinating buildings from the Ottoman period. The region has been inhabited from ancient times and has played a significant part in the expansion of Byzantine Christianity in Albania. Archaeological remains from the Neolithic era suggest that the area has been inhabited continually in the past 6,000 years, with significant cultural advancement from one period to the next. The present territory of the city is situated on the site of a former Illyrian settlement thought to be related to the Barçi culture (an area close to Korça where Illyrian period tombs have been found). Today Korça represents one of the most delightful and pristine cities in Albania with a unique tradition of its own.

Places of interest to the visitor are the Orthodox Cathedral and the neighborhoods between “Shën Gjergj” and “Republika” boulevards, with their characteristic cobble-stoned alleys.

The city is particularly known for its characteristic songs, otherwise known as "Korça serenades" which are commonly sung to guitar accompaniment. Among the most attractive events in Korça are the Carnival Days. The Carnival festival is one of the biggest of its kind in the country and is usually celebrated right before Easter.

Cultural attractions include the Museum of Medieval Art, the National Museum of Education, the Museum of Prehistory, Oriental Art Museum in Bratko, Museum House of painter Vangjush Mio, the Meadow of Tears (Lëndina e Lotëve) and the World War I French Soldiers Cemetery.

Natural attractions include the villages of Voskopoja, Dardha, Vithkuqi as well as the National Park “Bredhi i Drenovës”.