The Balkans
The Balkans, or the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographic area in south eastern Europe with various and disputed definitions. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch from the Serbian-Bulgarian border to the Black Sea.
According to an earlier version of the Britannica, the Balkans comprise the territories of the states of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, the Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia and the European part of Turkey
According to an earlier version of the Britannica, the Balkans comprise the territories of the states of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, the Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia and the European part of Turkey
Bosnia - Sarajevo
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A much happier time
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Bulgaria - Sofia |
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The people have spoken!
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
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This was before the 'me-too' movement.
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"Brrrr, It's cold"
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Macedonia - Ohrid
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Romania - Bran Castle
Commonly known as "Dracula's Castle" although the association is unconfirmed and probably erroneous.
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Romania - In 1884, Timişoara became the first European city to have electric street lighting.
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Waiting for the bride and groom?
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Romania - Peles Castle
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A nice way of making you feel welcome
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Much more inviting
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Montenegro
The Sveti Stefan island in Montenegro - just like a post card.
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Church in the mountain.
St. Nicholas Church. Built in 1909.
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St. Tryphon Cathedral, Dates to 1166 and is currently the seat of the Croatian Bishopric of Kotor. It also houses the relics of St. Tryphon, the city’s patron saint and protector
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Pews to pray to the sun-tan gods
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"Stara Maslina" - Olive tree said to be older than 2,000 years
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Serbia - Belgrade
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Serbia - The Serbs use both Cyrillic and Latin alphabets.
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Shoot to next European page:- Norway
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