Albanian villages still preserve values from the nation’s tradition as well as different cultures that clashed in the area. Some occupy remote hills, others face beautiful coastlines: these are Albania’s top 10 villages. 1. Lin Lin is a pleasant village located on a small peninsula in the western shore of Lake Ohrid. The houses are erected in simple fashion with […]
Albanian wildlife is rich in mid-size mammals and flying species. However, most of these precious creatures are endangered and serious measures are required to conserve them and their habitats: here are the most authentic species that roam across Albania. 1. Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) The golden eagle is a national symbol of Albania, a country also known as the “land […]
Apollonia was one of the most powerful Hellenic colonies in the Adriatic. It occupied a strategic position allowing for communication with the Illyrian, Greek, and Roman world. Thus, it led to notable economic prosperity but also put the city, on several occasions, in the midst of inter-state conflicts. Early Development Apollonia was founded in about 620 B.C.E., as a Corinthian […]
Albanian stadiums are catching up to the modern infrastructure of their European counterparts. Some of them are in the process of total reconstructions while others are being built from the ground up; here are top Albanian stadiums to attend. 1. Air Albania Stadium (21,690) Air Albania Stadium is an inner-city multipurpose venue in Tirana. It’s the largest football stadium in […]
Bylis was an Illyrian city inhabited by the Illyrian tribe of the Bylines. The earliest literary source related to the Bylis region belongs to “Periplus” of Pseudo-Scylax (Scyl. XXVII) compiled around 380 B.C.E. In a passage, the author infers the presence of a joint koinon (league) that involved the tribes of the Bylines and the neighboring tribe of the Amantes. […]
Albanian food reflects old gastronomic traditions of various Mediterranean cultures. Countless authentic dishes make up Albanian cuisine; each region offers its spin; among many recipes, these are the most popular dishes to try in Albania. 1. Byrek Byrek is an iconic salty Albanian pie (albeit it draws inspiration from Ottoman/Turkish cuisine). Thinly rolled dough layers make up this authentic, crunchy […]
Cleopatra of Macedon (also known as Cleopatra of Epirus) was born around 357 B.C.E. as the daughter of Philip II of Macedon and Olympias. She was the only full-sibling of Alexander the Great. Cleopatra was raised under the strong guardianship of her mother and prepared to assume important leading roles. While being raised at the royal palace of Pella, she […]
Albanian rivers are among the wildest in Europe, although they are increasingly threatened by irresponsible human activities and shady development projects. They make the Albanian Republic one of the countries with the highest freshwater volume in the continent; here are Albania’s most important fresh water highways. 1. Vjosa (272 km/ 169 mi) Vjosa (with a total length of 272 kilometers […]