Itinerar albanez 12. Gjirokaster – orasul muzeu / Albanian Itinerary 12. Museum-Town, Gjirokaster

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

Bosnia, intre Muntenegru si Serbia / Bosnia, Between Montenegro and Serbia

As we have never been in Bosnia, we decided to come back home, crossing the North-East of Bosnia. Our itinerary was Hum (border-crossing between Montenegro and Bosnia)- Brod-Foca-Visegrad-Vardiste (border-crossing Bosnia and Serbia). The road follows the Drina valley. The arrow … Continue reading

Momente din Seul 26. Jongmyo / Seoul Moments 26. Jongmyo Shrine

Built in the proximity of the Gyeongbok Palace, in 1392, Jongmyo Shrine is dedicated to the preservation of royal family sacred tablets. When a king or a queen died, they were mourned in the palace for 3 years. Then, the … Continue reading

Momente din Seul 24. Biwon sau Gradina Secreta ? / Seoul Moments 24. Buwon or the Secret Garden?

The question mark in the title stands for the names of this garden, during the time: The North Garden, The Forbidden Garden or the Secret Garden? The last one is not very much liked by the authorities (as I read … Continue reading

Momente din Seul 23. Palatul Cheangdeokgung / Seoul Moments 23. Cheangdeokgung Palace

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