Gjirokaster, Albania
17 Nov

In Albania, a Capital Full of Contradictions

“Albania kaput!” announced the lunatic on the streets of Tirana. I looked at my new friends, a pair of Serbian filmmakers and a Dutch backpacker I’d met in a cafe, and we tried to walk away. But his insanity was unavoidable, and soon we were a captive audience to his crackpot ramblings about Bill Clinton,...
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17 Nov

ALBANIEN | Newcomer auf dem Balkan

Nach Albanien? Ja, warum denn nicht: Das kleine Land an der Adria und dem Ionischen Meer hat Traumstrände, reiche Kultur, Naturschätze – und herzliche Menschen, die den Gast ehrlich willkommen heißen. Und noch dazu sind die Preise mehr als moderat Click here to read more!
17 Nov

10 Gorgeous European Places You’ve Never Heard Of

You may think you know Europe‘s wonders from back to front. But newsflash: you don’t. As with any well-trodden destination, the continent boasts a number of tucked-away treasures that would make even the most experienced traveler swoon. The continent brims with uncrowded venues, like the islands of Spain and the lake towns of Lithuania. Oh,...
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16 Nov

Xhamia e Pazarit

Gjirokastër features an old Ottoman bazaar which was originally built in the 17th century; it was rebuilt in the 19th century after a fire. There are more than 500 homes preserved as “cultural monuments” in Gjirokastër today. The Gjirokastër Mosque, built in 1757, dominates the bazaar
16 Nov

Gjirokastra Castle

The Gjirokastër Castle dominates the town and overlooks the strategically important route along the river valley. It is open to visitors and contains a military museum featuring captured artillery and memorabilia of the Communist resistance against German occupation, as well as a captured United States Air Force plane, to commemorate the Communist regime’s struggle against...
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16 Nov

Zekate House

The Zekate House is a particularly grand example of the typical kullë (tower-house).  Constructed in 1811-1812 it has twin towers and a great double arched façade. The views of the town and the river valley below are spectacular. There are three floors; the ground floor contains storage rooms, a high ceilinged kitchen and the cistern. ...
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21 Mar

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21 Mar

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21 Mar

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3 Dec

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