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I know that Bologna itself has no fault but I don’t have a pleasant memory about this town. I went there full of joy, as I know it is an old European university center but in about 3 hours since … Continue reading
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I am very sorry that I kept you waiting, may be too much, for my next post about Albania. I was ill but now I’m back to continue. In fact, this is the last post about Albania. It is about … Continue reading
In 2005, Gjirokaster became an objective in the UNESCO world treasury, and in 1961 the Albanian government granted the title of “museum-town”. Known as Argyropolis (Silver City) sau Argyrokastron (Silver Castle), the settlement appeared in the Vth. century BC, but … Continue reading
Kruja is at only 32 km from Tirana. Here was erected a fortress in the V-VI-th centuries, and in the XV-th century it was organised the resistance against the Ottoman army. This is the place were Skanderbeg, the national hero, … Continue reading
Approaching Shkoder, the ruins of the Rozafa Castle, on a 130 m height hill, attract you immediately. The castle is important for the Albanian history, as it was once the capital of the Illyric kingdom. This castle is connected with … Continue reading
Just a break from Albania today. In my hometown, a newly restored zone called ‘The Bastion’ has been opened for the public recently. As yesterday was a very nice day, I took my camera and went there to take some … Continue reading
Bar was founded by the slavs in the VIIth century, and dominated by Byzant till the half of the XVth century. The first written mention goes back to the XI century, when it was called Antibareos. In 1077 they had … Continue reading
There are aprox. 70 km from Ulcinj to Cetinje, on a mountainous road, going up and down and offering nice views toward the Skadar Lake (at the beginning) and the Adriatic See, afterward. Unfortunately, like almost everywhere in Montenegro, there … Continue reading
I saw the Old Town when I went on the terrace, at our accommodation in Ulcinj. It was right there, under our nose! So, we went to visit. We arrived there when the sun begun to descend. Nice views are … Continue reading
The last palace I visited in Seoul was the Gyeongbokgung. It is to be found in the Gwanghwamun Square, and the entrance fee is 3000 won. The palace was erected during the reign of king Taejo, in 1394, and it … Continue reading