Albanian Alps (Prokletije Mountains)

Albanian Alps (Prokletije Mountains)

The mountain range called Prokletije Mountains (or Albanian Alps) extends from northern Albania, to southwestern Serbia and eastern Montenegro and is characterized by abundant rain. A lot of grazing sheep could be seen on the slopes of the enchanting and wild mountains. This is the perfect tourist destination for adventurers who seek for solitude, for alpinists or hikers, as there are not any marked trails. The mountain range is also known for the rich variety of its flora and fauna and for the Thetit National Park. The highest peak of the Albanian Alps is Maja Jezerece with height of 2694 m and is the second highest in Albania. 

Albania "Butrint"

Butrint

Situated on the Straits of Corfu, surrounded by gorgeous lagoon, Butrint is one of the most picturesque and remarkable sites in the in the Adriatic Sea region. It was an ancient Greek and later Roman city in Epirus, inhabited since prehistoric times and functioned as port from Hellenistic to Ottoman times. A nymphaeum, an aqueduct, a Roman bath and a forum complex were erected to make it typical Roman settlement.  Today the city is home to several significant finds in archeology and a true archaeological wonder. It has been declared by UNESCO in 1992 a World Heritage Site.

Albania "Kruja Castle"

Kruja Castle

Built during the 5th and 6th centuries, the Kruja Castle is one of the most famous forts of Albania and center of Skanderbeg's battle against the Ottoman Turks. It is distinguished with its elliptical shape with a total area of 2.25 hectares and surrounding walls which are reinforced by nine towers. They served as signal and observation post during times of war. Remains of a few houses could be still seen within the massive walls of the castle. Today the Kruja Castle is among the top attractions in Albania and source of pride and inspiration to Albanians.

Archaeological site of Apollonia

Archaeological site of Apollonia

About eight miles outside the city of Fier lay the ruins of the notorious ancient city of Apollonia. The city flourished in the Roman period and was home of the renowned philosophical school. Founded in 588 BC by Greeks from Corinth, Apollonia is an emblematic city for the rich cultural-historic heritage of Albania. The Illirian city was the most significant of all the 30 cities in the ancient world, named after God Apollo. It is therefore home to many archaeological sites from different periods - Roman, Greek, Venetian, Albanian, etc. The monuments of this city hold the impressive 1000 years of history and preserved the spirit of the ancient legendary epochs with the imprint of their specific cultures.

Read beach

Red Beach

Red beach Santorini: The red beach is one of the most famous and beautiful of the beaches of Santorini. It is located near the village and ancient site of Akrotiri

Bala Hisar

 Bala Hisar

Bala Hissar is an ancient fortress located in the city of Kabul, Afghanistan. The estimated date of construction is around the 5th century A.D. Bala Hissar sits to the south of the modern city centre at the tail end of the Kuh-e-Sherdarwaza Mountain. The Walls of Kabul, which are 20 feet (6.1 m) high and 12 feet (3.7 m) thick, start at the fortress and follow the mountain ridge in a sweeping curve down to the river. It sports a set of gates for access to the fortress.

Bala Hissar was originally divided into two parts: The lower fortress, containing the stables, barracks and three royal palaces, and the upper fortress (the actual fort with the name Bala Hissar) housing the armory and the dungeon of Kabul, known as the "Black Pit" (the Siyah Chal).

Mousallah Complex

Mousallah Complex

On a short walk from the city center are the remains of old madrassa built by the Queen Gaur Shad in 1417. The wife of Timurid ruler Shah Rukh, Gaur Shad was the daughter-in-law of Timur and a remarkable woman in her own right who kept the empire intact for many years. The Mousallah Complex has been described as the most beautiful example in color in architecture ever devised by man to the glory of his God and himself. Gaur Shad’s mausoleum still stands near the madrassa. There were 12 minarets in this complex but six of them were demolished by British troops in 1885 whereas earthquakes subsequently downed rest of the three in 1931 & 1951. The mausoleum of Gaur Shad still stands near the madrassa. This is a beautiful tomb with tile work and typical ribbed dome as of Tamerlane in Samarkand.