They stand proudly on the sides of the hill, within the historical landscape of Gjirokastra, Albania. Residential mansions from end of 18th century. Heavy roofs are pressing the stone structures, while the afternoon sun warms the facades. Gjirokastra, a life within the stone and timber structures is slow, yet is speeding up with what it has to offer to local and international visitors.
– Lejla Hadzic
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Whenever I want to get away after work and clear my thoughts and stretch my legs, an easy escape just nearby my home is always welcoming. Bells of peace, nice...
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Long time no see, so many places where I want to be, to capture and take with me. Hello, hello, my hometown Tirane, hello there Ish Kombinati I Tekstileve! – Mamica Burda
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Less than half an hour drive from here, we live on the 13th floor, wrapped in plastic – walls covered with styrofoam insulation, pvc windows, sticky air and constant buzz...
Read moreMariovo is a region in southern Macedonia following the valley of Crna Reka (Black River), flowing through the largest canyon in Macedonia, Skochivirska Klisura. The small number of inhabitants in…
Hiking to a fortificated ancient area Çuka e Ajtoit is always an adventure. It is one of the most important ancient fortification in Albania, the scenery is thrilling, as well…
The sun is shining in my town. Spring is coming; it can be felt in the air. In Kotor, that can mean only one thing – festive occasions! Even though,…
While hiking in the Župske mountains, we stumbled upon a mill that resists the ravages of time in the village Velja glava, municipality Aleksandrovac. We were surprised to see inside…
This was my first time to visit this scenic and amazing town of Grožnjan. And what a lovely surprise, a day of Ex Tempore! Hundreds of artists, painters, creative persons…
High on the mountain (Vranica), far away from the nearest small town (Fojnica), and hidden in the middle of the country (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Prokoško Lake is a well preserved…
"Dobra moja mahala, kao da je zaspala", or in English: "My good mahala, as if it had fallen asleep", lyrics from Sarajevo's rock band that run through my head as I…
The photograph was taken in the mountainous village of Platanos on the Greek island of Samos in the Aegean Sea. It is a village surrounded by red soil sources. In…
The picture was taken in the Gari village, mountain Bistra, National Park of Mavrovo in North Macedonia. The nature and atmosphere is spectacular and worth visiting. Each and every village…
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South East Europe (SEE) – a region where people cooperate, understand and respect each other on the basis of their cultural differences, believing that cultural, ethnic and religious diversity is a valuable resource.
South East European Heritage is a network of non-governmental organizations established in 2006. The mission of the SEE Heritage network is to work toward protecting and promoting our common cultural heritage with the aim of encouraging the sustainable development of the region.
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