Top 9 Beautiful Places To Visit in Albania
Top 9 Beautiful Places To Visit in Albania
#1. Tirana
Tirana, the capital of Albania, is known for its colorful Ottoman-, Fascist- and Soviet-era architecture. Pastel buildings surround the city's focal point, Skanderbeg Square, which is named for its equestrian statue of a national hero. On the square's north end is the modernist National History Museum, covering prehistoric times through Communist rule and the anti-Communist uprisings of the 1990s.
#2. Durrës
Durrës is a port city on the Adriatic Sea in western Albania, west of the capital, Tirana. It’s known for its huge Roman amphitheater. Nearby is a 9th-century church with mosaic-covered walls. The Archaeological Museum displays pieces from the Greek, Hellenistic and Roman periods. Broad Durrësi Beach has shallow waters. Nearby is the former summer villa of 20th-century King Zog.
#3. Lake Ohrid
Lake Ohrid straddles the mountainous border between southwestern Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, preserving a unique aquatic ecosystem that is of worldwide ...
#4. Sarandë
Sarandë is a resort on the Albanian Riviera, in southern Albania. Sandwiched between the Ionian Sea and hills of olive groves, the town is on a horseshoe-shaped bay, edged by beaches and a promenade. In the center are the archaeological remains of a 5th-century synagogue, later an early Christian basilica. Intricate floor mosaics are still evident. The 16th-century Lëkurësi Castle is on a hilltop above the town.
#5. Lake Skadar
Lake Skadar — also called Lake Scutari, Lake Shkodër and Lake Shkodra — lies on the border of Albania and Montenegro, and is the largest lake in Southern Europe. It is named after the city of Shkodër in northern Albania. It is a karst lake.
#6. Buthrotum
Buthrotum was an ancient Greek and later Roman city and bishopric in Epirus. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Buthrotum was a city of the Greek tribe of the Chaonians, later a Roman colony and a bishopric.
#7. Shkodër
Shkodër or Shkodra, historically known as Scodra, is a city in the Republic of Albania. It is the capital of the surrounding county of Shkodër, one of 12 constituent counties of the republic.
#8. Berat
Berat is a city on the Osum River, in central Albania. It's known for its white Ottoman houses. On a hilltop, Berat Castle is a huge compound now inhabited by townspeople. Within its walls are Byzantine churches, the Red Mosque and the Onufri National Museum, with Christian icons. East is the Ethnographic Museum, in an 18th-century house, displaying traditional crafts and part of a reconstructed medieval bazaar.
#9. Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër is a city in southern Albania, on a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino, at 300 metres above sea level.
Top Macedonia Tourist Attraction | Tikves Winery
Tikveš (Macedonian: Тиквеш) is a plain situated in central Republic of Macedonia which is known for an artificial lake. It is home to the towns of Kavadarci and Negotino. Famous for its wine, Tikveš is the center of the Macedonian wine production which has been cultivated for more than 120 years. The region is also very famous f
Wine industry
A large fertile plain of about 2,000 square kilometers makes up the Tikveš district (part of Povardarie region), located in central Macedonia and enclosed by mountain highlands on three sides. It consists of gentle undulating hills at an average of 300 meters above sea-level. Its climate is characterized by long, hot summers and mild and rainy sub-mediterranean winters with an average of 460 mm of rainfall each year. Spring is shorter, some say fresher here and autumn is a bit longer and warmer.
Its altitude varies between 110 and 650 meters. The Vardar River, the country’s principal river, cuts the valley into western and eastern sections. These two sections are very different in their relief, climate, surface waters, soil quality and flora and fauna. The valley’s eastern section is arid and sparsely populated, while the western section is fertile and, compared to that of the east, much more densely populated. This area is also rich in forests, minerals and pastureland and resembles an oasis with a virtual Valhalla of vineyards and orchards.
District's wine growing characteristics
average sum of active temperatures during vegetation 42.84°C
absolute maximum temperature 44.8°C
absolute minimum temperature -23.2°C
average air temperature during the vegetation period 19.3°C
average late spring frosts occur to 23.03, early autumn frosts from 04.11
average rainfall per year 483 mm
average rainfall in the period of vegetation 262 mm
sum of sunny hours during vegetation 1750.8
Varieties
As a result of a harmonious climatic and geographic convergence, the Tikveš region is a perfect place for the cultivation of wine (which is locally popular). The region has produced wine for over 2,500 years.
Today, there are predominantly 20 different grape varieties grown in the Tikveš region. The local Smederevka, Vranec and Temjanika comprise 80% of the total grape production. As wine consumers' preferences change globally, the region keep paces with current trends and adjusts its vine varieties accordingly.
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5 Things to do in Skopje, Macedonia (Balkan Road Trip 02)
We show you 5 things to do in Skopje (Macedonia / FYROM) in our second episode of our Balkan Road Trip Series - follow us around exploring the city!
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Skopje is located only a few hours east from Bulgaria, there is a daily connection between Sofia and Skopje which is very budget friendly. We show you the most important sights in Skopje in this episode and give tips for your visit.
Skopje is a very old city - the territory of Skopje has been inhabited since at least 4000 BC.
The following spots have been our favorite things to do in Skopje
- Old Bazaar and Old Town
- Stone Bridge
- Main Square with huge Monuments (e.g. Alexander the Great)
- City Museum
- Memorial House of Mother Teresa
- Kale Fortress
- Unity Hostel
In the next episode of our Balkan Road Trip we'll visit Tirana in Albania!
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Skopje City Tour – Things to do in Skopje
Skopje is the capital of the Republic of Macedonia, the City that lies in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula, at the crossroad of important communications, a city with a 2000 years old tradition. Skopje is a modern city with population of almost one million and presents Macedonia’s major political, economical, educational and cultural center. It continues to be a focus for new residents, economic development, construction and refurbishment.
Skopje also is a very attractive tourist destination with its fortress, cultural and historical monuments, archaeological sites, sport halls, caves in the canyon of the River Treska and Lake Matka and a health spa in the eastern part of the city.
Skopje is steadily becoming a vital regional route for international flight operators. The town with the beautiful quay of the Macedonian river “Vardar”, the narrow streets in the Old Bazaar which is the biggest bazaar preserved in the Balkans today, the town is internationally famous for being the birthplace of Mother Teresa. He has blossomed into a thriving, stimulating city to explore, defining itself as an exciting tourist destination with the 1500 years old fortress Kale and monastery St. Pantelejmon with the fresco ”Lamentation of Christ”, with the first signs of the Renaissance, the Islamic monuments Sultan Murat’s- Hjunkar Mosque, the Daut Pasha’s bath.
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Incredible hitchhiking journey; enjoying Skopje, cooling off in Matka canyon, interacting with locals in Mavrovo, and beautiful Lake Ohrid.
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Continuing on with my Balkan voyage brings me to my last and final former republic of the former Yugoslavia. From Prishtina, Kosovo, I arrived in the capital city of Skopje. Skopje is an interesting city due to the two sides that are complete opposites. In the east of the river, you have the old town Bazaar which resembles a little Istanbul, with many small cafes and mosques. Crossing the old stone bridge to the other side of the river, is the new side. Skopje 2014 was a massive makeover for this city, and now many monuments, statues, and new/renovated buildings stand in the old square and around the city. While the makeover is not accepted by many Macedonians, it certainly has brought a new personality to the center, and it's quite interesting.
Skopje, next to Athens and Podgorica was one of the hottest cities I've been to on my European voyage. Fortunatly, the nearby Matka Canyon was the means to cool off in the shade as well as in the COLD COLD COLD river. In this canyon, you can rent kayaks as well as take boat tours down the canyon. For me, I was good enough with a nice walk along the path down the canyon. In the end, it was definitely the place to cool off.
On my travel day, I was initially going to catch a bus to avoid the heat. And I was persuaded not to. But last minute, I hit the edge of the city, and found a ride to Tetovo and another to my desired stop, Mavrovo National Park. This is a massive park in the west of the country bordering Albania with many beautiful lakes, mountains, valleys, and villages. I was lucky enough to catch a ride with a Dutch couple going to Ohrid and also lucky enough to join them on a journey finding a waterfall. In the process, we picked up a villager who was kind enough to all the way to the waterfall, Duf Falls. After we were greeted and wished a great journey away, we stopped for a beer and enjoyed more view of the mountains before parting ways in Ohrid and being welcomed into my Airbnb.
In Ohrid, I was extremely lucky to have one of the most budget friendly but valued Airbnb's to date. I had a full kitchen and dining room on one floor with a bed room and terrace on the second floor with a pretty nice view of the lake for only 20 Euros. What a steal. As for my time in this region, due to the heat and the long day before, I simply enjoyed roaming around town and skipped the boat excursion across the lake. I enjoyed my last meal of Cevapi, walked the waterfront, walked through the town, up Samuel's Fortress for panoramic views of Mavrovo, the town, the Lake, the Albanian border and beyond. And to end the day just right, I enjoyed the picturesque view of St Johns church over the lake and enjoyed a nice sunset swim in the lake to cool off after a week of extreme hot weather.
To wrap up my time in the former Yugoslavia, I finally caught a short ride in a Yugo and hitchhiked my way to the Albanian border to Tirana.
I not only had the pleasure of spending a memorable time in Macedonia but a pleasure of befriending many incredible people. :)
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Top 10 Places To Visit in Maldova - Moldova Tourist Attractions - Travel Maldova
Top 10 Places To Visit in Maldova - Moldova Tourist Attractions - Travel Maldova
1. Orheiul Vechi
old Orhei is a legitimate and archeological considerations boggling, arranged in Trebujeni, at 60 kilometers north-east of Chişinău, at the Răut River, in Moldova. Wikipedia
2. Tipova Monastery
situated inside the quarter with a practically identical name, Tipova Monastery is a standout amongst the most set up orders in Moldova.
3. Manastirea Curchi
Mănăstirea Curchi este o mănăstire de călugări uproar Republica Moldova, una commotion cele mai însemnate monumente brew arhitecturii basarabene.
4. Saharna
The Saharna Monastery is a non mainstream organize in Saharna, Moldova. The Sacrosanct Trinity Monastery of Saharna, orchestrated around 110 km north of Chișinău, on the correct feature of the Nistru River, is thought to be ... Wikipedia
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5. Bendery
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6. Gagauzia
Gagaúzia, formally called the self managing Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, is a fair region of Moldova. Its call starts from the
Gagauz individuals. Gagaúz Yerí positively implies place of the Gagauz. Wikipedia
7. Soroca
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8. Padurea Domneasca (Royal lush zone) home grown Reservation
The Padurea Domneasca (Royal lush zone) common Reservation is the greatest in Moldova, overlaying an assortment of 6032 ha.
9. Capriana
Căpriana profound group is a standout amongst the most prepared shelters of Moldova, situated in Căpriana, 40 km north-west of Chișinău. Wikipedia
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10. Codru home grown Reservation
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Things to See and Do in Ohrid, Macedonia
Things to See and Do in Ohrid, Macedonia
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In this episode, David takes us with him as he checks out the top things to see and do in Ohrid, Macedonia – a city at the center of Lake Ohrid tourism.
David starts with what to see in the city of Ohrid. He begins in the Old Town, which is home to several beautiful buildings like the historic Robevci House. He then makes his way up the hill to see some of Ohrid’s historical monuments. First up is St. Jovan de Kaneo, a Byzantine-style church perched above the shore of Lake Ohrid. This is one of the most photographed places in Macedonia.
Another beautiful church to check out is St. Clement Church. David’s guide Zivka gives some background on St. Clement. Then it’s time to head to to Tsar Samuil’s Fortress for amazing views over Lake Ohrid. Samuil was Tsar of the First Bulgarian Empire and best known for defending Bulgaria against Byzantine domination. He eventually moved the capital of the Empire to Ohrid and built one of the greatest strongholds in the Balkans. Today the fortress is a great place for panoramic views of the Lake and the city of Ohrid. Admission is 30 Macedonian denar.
Up next: The Roman Theatre. It was built to accommodate 4,000 spectators and was used for gladiatorial battles. Recently it was uncovered and is free to enter. The acoustics here are wonderful!
Heading back down the hill David visits one of the most important monuments in Macedonia, the Church of St. Sophia. Again, Zivka chimes in with some more information about the Church. The surviving frescos dates back to the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries.
David and the team walk back to the main square of Ohrid to shop for Ohrid’s famous pearls. He introduces us to a man whose family was the first to bring the tradition to Macedonia. The Talev family workshop has been here since 1924.
David reminds us that no visit to Ohrid is complete without first taking a boat ride on Lake Ohrid. From here, you’ll get magnificent views of the city and lakeshore. Hire a local captain from the Ohrid Marina for one-hour tour.
The next day, David embarks on his first day trip from Ohrid, bringing him south of the city to National Park Galicica. The park separates Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa. It’s a popular with hikers and nature lovers who want to enjoy the clean, fresh air and stunning views of the lakes and towns below. You can also take your own car like David did.
A visit to the Monastery of St. Naum and the Black Drim springs is also a fantastic day trip from Ohrid. The monastery is located on a rocky outcrop at the southernmost part of Lake Ohrid near the Albanian border. Inside this cross-shaped church is the tomb of St. Naum. David sees if the local legend is true – you can hear St. Naum’s heartbeat if you put your ear to his tomb… it’s up to you to judge!
Once finished seeing St. Naum, David heads down to the riverbank to hire a rowboat to take him to see the crystal clear springs of the Drim River.
So that was David’s list of top things to see and do in Ohrid. Definitely one of the highlights of his Macedonia trip and a gorgeous destination to experience in the Balkans.
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石橋はスコピエのメインとなる広場であるマケドニア広場とスタラ・チャルシヤを結んでいる。2012年7月に旧ユーゴスラビアの１国であるマケドニアの首都のスコピエを訪問した。ここはコソボ紛争でも話題になったコソボ自治州からわずか数十キロの距離に位置している。
通称マケドニアは、東ヨーロッパのバルカン半島に位置する共和国。前身はユーゴスラビア連邦の構成国の1つで、南はギリシャ、東はブルガリア、西はアルバニア、北はセルビアおよびコソボと、四方を外国に囲まれた内陸国である。
これら周りの国との関係は決して良好ではない。特にギリシャに関してはマケドニアという国名の問題で対立している。
マケドニア共和国は、地理的にはマケドニアと呼ばれてきた地域の北西部にあり、マケドニア共和国はマケドニア地域全体の約4割を占めている。残りの約5割はギリシャに、約1割はブルガリアに属している。また歴史上、マケドニア共和国の多数民族はマケドニア人と自称・他称されるが、彼らはスラヴ語の話し手で南スラヴ人の一派であり、ギリシャ系の言語を話していたと考えられる古代マケドニア王国の人々と直接の連続性はない。これらの理由から、ギリシャがマケドニアという国名を拒否し、同国との間で激しい国名論争（マケドニア呼称問題）が生じている。
憲法上の正式名称はマケドニア共和国であり、約125ヶ国はこの呼称を用いている一方、欧州連合や日本等はこれを認めず、国際連合に加盟したときの暫定呼称マケドニア旧ユーゴスラビア共和国を使用している
住民はマケドニア人が64.2%、アルバニア人が25.2%、トルコ人が3.8%、ロマ人が2.7%、セルビア人が1.8%、その他が2.3%である。
マケドニア人は5世紀から7世紀ごろにこの地に移り住んだスラヴ人の子孫であり、スラヴ系のマケドニア語を話す。マケドニア語はブルガリア語と極めて類似しており、ブルガリア人からはマケドニア人・マケドニア語はブルガリア人・ブルガリア語の一部であるとみなされている。マケドニア人の多くは自らをブルガリア人とは異なる独自の言語を持った独自の民族であると考えている
visited Skopje, the capital of one of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is a country in July 2012. Here we are located at a distance of several tens of kilometers away from Kosovo became a topic in the Kosovo conflict.
Landlocked Macedonia, Republic is located in the Balkan Peninsula in Eastern Europe. Formerly one of the member countries of Yugoslavia, Greece south east, Bulgaria, Albania west, north is a landlocked country surrounded by Serbia and Kosovo and abroad, on all sides.
Relations with countries around none of them are never good. The conflict in the country with respect to the problem of Greece called Macedonia in particular.
Located in the northwestern part of the region, which has been referred to as Macedonia is geographically, Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Macedonia which accounts for about 40% of the entire region of Macedonia. About 50% in the rest of Greece, about 10% belong to Bulgaria. People of ancient Macedonia that he is considered historical, ethnic majority of the Republic of Macedonia is referred to other, calling themselves Macedonians, they are a sect of Slavs Southern rapper Slavonic, and was speaking the language of the Greek-we also and there is no direct continuity. For these reasons, to deny the country of Macedonia Greece, there have been (a problem called