Museum
Muzeu Oriental "Bratko"
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July 7, 2021
The Bratko Museum of Oriental art is more than just a collection of rare and fascinating Asian artefacts. It is a testament to the character and inspiration of one of Albania’s most important photographers.The Bratko Museum of Oriental Art contains around 450 objects representing 17 Eastern cultures of the world. The collection includes Asian clothing, swords and other Indonesian weapons, dozens of paintings and photographs, and many other rarities which, thanks to this museum, are accessible to the international public. It may seem odd at first that Korça, or even Albania, hosts such a large collection of Asian artefacts, but it all becomes clear once you get better acquainted with the museum’s legendary story. It is, in fact, the personal story of the famous Albanian photographer Gjergj Dhimitër Mborja. His name circulated among the crowds of communist Tirana, as much for his alleged romance with a Japanese king’s young daughter, as for the fact that he accompanied American generals during the world wars. Though later in life he worked in Hollywood, Mborja initially spent 14 years (1942-1956) in Japan as General Douglas McArthur’s photographer. His love of Asia, however, continued well after he returned to the U.S. The Bratko Museum collection, gathered by him throughout his travels, is Mborja’s gift to his hometown of Korça. In his will, he requested that his museum be built with his savings, and for it to be named in honour of his mother, Viktoria Bratko, who never left Albania. OPENING HOURS Tuesday&Sunday 9:00-13:00 Wednesday- Saturday 8:00- 13:00, 16:00-19:00
The Bratko Museum of Oriental art is more than just a collection of rare and fascinating Asian artefacts. It is a testament to the character and inspiration of one of Albania’s most important photographers.The Bratko Museum of Oriental Art contains around 450 objects representing 17 Eastern culture…
Standort
57 Bulevardi Fan Noli
Korçë, Korçë County