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
The Cheangdeokgung Palace, included among the UNESCO’s treasures, was built between 1405-1412, during the reign of the King Taejong, The entrance fee is less than 2 euros and you may visit any day, except on Mondays, between 9-18.30. The access … Continue reading
De la Smederevo am plecat mai departe. Trecand prin Pozarevac si Veliko Gradiste, ne-am apropiat din nou de Dunare. Satele prin care trece drumul au case noi, frumoase, pline de flori. Unele au nume austriece, semn ca proprietarii lor au … Continue reading
M-am gandit ca poate aveti nevoie de o pauza la povestirile coreene si, pret de vreo doua postari, va voi arata unde am fost dumineca trecuta.Doream de mult sa vad cetatea de la Golubac, de pe malul Dunarii, pe partea … Continue reading