Balkan Peninsula Collection

SERBIA, Belgrade. Sveti Sava Orthodox Church (Worlds Biggest Orthodox Church)- Sveti Sava Church Exterior Morning View

Rachenitsa Dance, 1894 by Ivan Mrkvicka (1856-1938). National Gallery Kvadrat 500, Sofia. Bulgaria

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church (13th century) and Lake Ohrid / Morning

Statue of Sveta Sofia (Statue of Saint Sophia) by the sculptor Georgi Chapkanov, with the symbols of power (crown), fame (wreath) and wisdom (owl). Sofia, Bulgaria

KOSOVO, Prishtina. Downtown aerial view looking north on Boulevard Mother Teresa / Daytime

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Albania, Tirane, Tirana, Statue of the national hero Skanderbeg

Mici, the delicious traditional sausages of Brasov, very tasty and spicy. Romania

Bulgarian kukeri masks. They are used in winter solstice festivities by dancers that accompany musicians throughout the villages, dancing rhythmically to drive away evil and invite good

T-shirts with Vladimir Putin. Sofia, Bulgaria

Statue of Nikola Piccolo (1792-1865), Bulgarian scientist and philosopher, he had an important role on the education and spiritual development in Tarnovo. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

The oldest street in Veliko Tarnovo, General Gurko street, with charming old houses. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, at the time of Pericles, ca 430 BC, Historical
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The golden domes of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Bucharest, Romania

Traditional farmhouse of Sebesu de Jos, Sibiu county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Elegant buildings dating back to the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, in the old town of Bucharest. Romania

The Viscri fortified church was built by the Transylvanian Saxon community in Viscri in the 13th century. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Brasov County, Transylvania, Romania

The Clock Tower, dating back to the 14th century, defends the main gate to the citadel of the medieval old town. With its 64 meters of height, the tower also served as the town hall until 1556

Bran Castle dating back to the 13th century. In the beginning of the 20th century it was the royal residence of Queen Marie of Romania

Samuil, Tsar of Bulgaria (997-1014). He was born around 945. For decades Samuil has been the leading figure of the bulgarian kingdom and after his death he was crowned Tsar of Bulgaria

Troyan Monastery (Monastery of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God) is the third largest monastery in Bulgaria. It is located in the Balkan mountains and was founded in the 16th century

Tsum Retail Centre at Independence Square. Sofia, Bulgaria

Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the oldest theatre in the country. Sofia, Bulgaria

Tsarevets fortress and the Ascension Cathedral on the top of the hill. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Vitosha Boulevard, the main pedestrian and commercial street in the centre of Sofia, full of shops, bars and restaurants. Sofia, Bulgaria

Tsarevets fortress with the remains of medieval houses and the Ascension Cathedral on the top of the hill. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

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Albania, Tirane, Tirana, Statue of national hero Skanderbeg

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Albania, Tirane, Tirana, National flag depicting two headed eagle flying above equestrian statue of George Castriot Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania

Tiles of the Biserica Sfantul Spiridon Vechi (St. Spiridon Old Orthodox Church), Bucharest. Romania

Restaurant in the medieval old town inside the citadel. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Sighisoara, Transylvania. Romania

A horse and cart with a family in the Saxon village of Viscri, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Brasov county, Transylvania. Romania

Piata Mare and the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church at dusk. Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Windows of a traditional house of Campanii de Sus, dating back to the 19th century. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Houses of Maramures. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional houses in Sighisoara, Transylvania. Romania

Stavropoleos Monastery Church, an Eastern Orthodox monastery for nuns in the old town of Bucharest. Romania

Piata Sfatului (Council Square) at dusk, with the former Council House, built in 1420, in the middle. Brasov, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional house of Prahova county dating back to the 19th century. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Traditional house from the Carpathian region. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Farmhouse of Romania. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Houses and restaurants in Piata Sfatului (Council Square). Brasov, Romania

Traditional well from Maramures region. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Homestead of a gold ore miner. Corna, Alba county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional house in the forest. Bran, Brasov county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional russian house of Tulcea county dating back to the 19th century. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Traditional farmhouse of Romania. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional farmhouse. Museum of Viticulture and Tree Growing, Golesti. Arges County, Romania

Detail of a house in Smardan street (Strada Smardan), the main pedestrian street in central Bucharest. Romania

Peasant homestead from Mierta-Dragu, Salaj County. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

The cloisters of the Stavropoleos Monastery, an Eastern Orthodox monastery for nuns in the old town of Bucharest. Romania

Cross from Maramures. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Holy Trinity Church (Biserica Sfanta Treime). Sighisoara, Transylvania. Romania

Maramures wooden church. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Various flavours of ice cream. Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

House in the medieval old town inside the citadel. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Sighisoara, Transylvania. Romania

Museum of Viticulture and Tree Growing, Golesti. Arges County, Romania

Cross in a crossroad. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Turea wooden church, Cluj County, dating back to the 18th century. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Traditional pork goulash prepared with hot sausages and red beans and traditional romanian corn meal (mamaliga) served with minced cheese, served piping hot from the oven. Sighisoara, Transylvania

Traditional wooden crossroad crucifix, Sibiel, Sibiu county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Windows of traditional Saxon houses in Viscri, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Brasov county, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional wooden crossroad crosses of Romania. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional farmhouse of Sasausi, Sibiu county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Saxon vine growers house, Seica Mica, Sibiu county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Wooden church dating back to the 17th century from Dretea, Cluj county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

House from Bancu, Harghita. National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului) at Herastrau Park, Bucharest

Saxon houses in Viscri, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Brasov county, Transylvania. Romania

House from Balesti-Gorj. Museum of Viticulture and Tree Growing, Golesti. Arges County, Romania

Catherines Gate (Poarta Ecaterinei) dating back to 1559. Brasov, Romania

Soviet buildings, Bucharest. Romania

Old Town Hall Tower (Council Tower) and Piata Mica at dusk. Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Moment of peace. Piata Mare and the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church at dusk. Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional wooden crossroad cross of Romania. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

The medieval old town inside the citadel. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Sighisoara, Transylvania. Romania

Window of Stavropoleos Monastery Church, an Eastern Orthodox monastery for nuns in the old town of Bucharest. Romania

Windmills of Romania. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional wooden crossroad crucifix, Bunesti, Valcea county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Ambulant traders homestead, Goiesti, Vidra, Alba county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Medieval street, Piata Mare. Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sofia, Bulgaria

Monument to the Soviet Army. Sofia, Bulgaria

Monument to the Asen Dynasty at Asenovtsi Park. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Tsarevets fortress with the remains of medieval houses on the top of the hill. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Trout fillet with vegetables. Sofia, Bulgaria

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin at dusk. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

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The Balkan Peninsula, a land of rich history and diverse cultures, offers a captivating blend of traditions and landmarks. In Sofia's National Gallery Kvadrat 500, one can admire the mesmerizing Rachenitsa Dance captured in Ivan Mrkvicka's masterpiece from 1894. Meanwhile, in Belgrade stands the majestic Sveti Sava Orthodox Church, proudly claiming its title as the world's largest Orthodox church. Venturing into Macedonia, Ohrid beckons with its enchanting sights. The ancient Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church transports visitors back to the 13th century while Lake Ohrid glistens under the morning sun, casting a spellbinding reflection. In Kosovo's capital city Prishtina, an aerial view reveals Boulevard Mother Teresa bustling with life and energy. It serves as a testament to progress and growth within this vibrant region. Delving into local delicacies brings us to Romania where Brasov boasts Mici sausages - tantalizingly tasty and spicy treats that are sure to satisfy any food lover's cravings. And let us not forget Bulgaria's winter solstice festivities adorned with Bulgarian kukeri masks worn by dancers who bring joy and merriment during this special time of year. Political satire takes center stage in Sofia where T-shirts featuring Vladimir Putin add a touch of humor amidst historical surroundings. Speaking of statues, Georgi Chapkanov’s Statue of Sveta Sofia stands tall as Saint Sophia watches over her beloved city. Bulgaria also pays tribute to Nikola Piccolo through his statue; an esteemed scientist and philosopher whose contributions continue to inspire generations. Veliko Tarnovo showcases General Gurko street – the oldest street brimming with charm emanating from its well-preserved old houses. Finally, Bucharest unveils St. Nicholas Orthodox Church adorned with golden domes that shimmer against the sky – an architectural marvel that leaves visitors awestruck.