Balkans Collection (page 3)

Bulgaria, Danube River and Northern Plains, Ruse, Ploshtad Svoboda Square, building detail

Albania, Berat-area, Vajgurore, Cobo Winery, wine bottles

Albania, Kruja, town bazaar, carpets

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 Sveta Sofia (Statue of Saint Sophia) by the sculptor Georgi Chapkanov, with the symbols of power (crown), fame (wreath) and wisdom (owl). 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 three saints statues carved above the entrance door of Church of St Luke, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Coup d'etat, Serbia, 1893 (engraving)
8631570 Coup d'etat, Serbia, 1893 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coup d'etat, Serbia, 1893. Illustration from Black and White)

View of the main Street, Cetinje, Montenegro in the 19th century
3062099 View of the main Street, Cetinje, Montenegro in the 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Yugoslavian World War I recruitment advertising (poster)
XTD75424 Yugoslavian World War I recruitment advertising (poster); Private Collection.

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Return of Prince Michael of Serbia to Belgrade (engraving)
8677019 Return of Prince Michael of Serbia to Belgrade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of Prince Michael of Serbia to Belgrade from Kragujevac)

Portrait of Princess Milena Vucovich (1847-1923), future queen of Montenegro. Photography late 19th century
JEB4835811 Portrait of Princess Milena Vucovich (1847-1923), future queen of Montenegro. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Princess Milena Vucovich (1847-1923)

Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Vestibule of the Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia, Europe
IMB4842087 Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Vestibule of the Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia, Europe; (add.info.: Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Vestibule of the Diocletian's Palace in)

Europe: traditional costumes of the population of the European continent. Balkan inhabitants
NWI4870494 Europe: traditional costumes of the population of the European continent. Balkan inhabitants and Bulgarian man on the right (Bulgaria) in the 19th century

Balkan War 1912-1913 : in greek Macedonia greek soldiers keep bridge over Vardar under control
1753167 Balkan War 1912-1913 : in greek Macedonia greek soldiers keep bridge over Vardar under control; (add.info.: Balkan War 1912-1913)

Otto Witte, ephemeral albanian king , here wearing royal suit in front of his trailer
1752233 Otto Witte, ephemeral albanian king , here wearing royal suit in front of his trailer, at the time of his trial for imposture in august 1913 (he pretended to be prince Halim Eddin)

View of the harbour in Rab Yugoslavia c. 1920
1745670 View of the harbour in Rab Yugoslavia c. 1920; (add.info.: View of the harbour in Rab Yugoslavia c. 1920); Photo: Tallandier.

Alexander I of Serbia, early 20th century (print)
1960637 Alexander I of Serbia, early 20th century (print); (add.info.: Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia (future Alexander I). Advertising imagery, early 20th century

street scene in a village in Albania, postcard c. 1920
1791681 street scene in a village in Albania, postcard c. 1920; (add.info.: street scene in a village in Albania, albanian postcard c. 1920); Photo © CCI.

Eranthis Hyemalis
5311952 Eranthis Hyemalis; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Eranthis Hyemalis, a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae)

Pendant decorated in cloisonne with a beast, 301-700 (gold, stone)
7310016 Pendant decorated in cloisonne with a beast, 301-700 (gold, stone); 2.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: gold, stone, Material: gold)

Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Vestibule of the Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia, Europe
IMB4842116 Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Vestibule of the Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia, Europe; (add.info.: Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Vestibule of the Diocletian's Palace in)

Pour pas survivre a sa patrie - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950364 Pour pas survivre a sa patrie - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

Bulgarians vs. Serbs - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950566 Bulgarians vs. Serbs - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

Fighting at the Turkish border - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950228 Fighting at the Turkish border - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

History. Greece. Renaissance of Greece, August, 15, 1909. Goudi Coup, military coup d'etat in Greece
3434150 History. Greece. Renaissance of Greece, August, 15, 1909. Goudi Coup, military coup d'etat in Greece. Postcard, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. Greece)

Map of the peninsula of the Balkans, (Bosnia, Serbia, Moldova, Hungary, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania)
NWI4871491 Map of the peninsula of the Balkans, (Bosnia, Serbia, Moldova, Hungary, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Turkey), circa 1870

Declin (crisis) of the Ottoman Empire and the Peace of Carlowitz: Austria, Russia and Poland coaliate
VEN5027218 Declin (crisis) of the Ottoman Empire and the Peace of Carlowitz: Austria, Russia and Poland coaliate and, joined by the Papaute and the Venitians, attack the Balkans

Portrait of Pyrrhus I (or Pyrrhos, circa 318-272 BC) king of Epire from 306 to 272 BC, in Roman general uniform
NWI4911572 Portrait of Pyrrhus I (or Pyrrhos, circa 318-272 BC) king of Epire from 306 to 272 BC, in Roman general uniform

Portrait of a Montenegrin from Cettigne engraving from 1876
JAB5037287 Portrait of a Montenegrin from Cettigne engraving from 1876.; (add.info.: Portrait of a Montenegrin from Cettigne engraving from 1876.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

the Terazia square in Belgrade, c. 1910, postcard
1790531 the Terazia square in Belgrade, c. 1910, postcard; (add.info.: the Terazia square in Belgrade in Serbia c. 1910, postcard); Photo © CCI.

Gypsy, Albania, c.1920 (b/w photo)
1984279 Gypsy, Albania, c.1920 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Albania, young gipsy, c. 1920); Photo © CCI.

German soldiers watching street scene in macedonian town : turkish men playing chess during the war Macedonia 1916
1752364 German soldiers watching street scene in macedonian town : turkish men playing chess during the war Macedonia 1916; (add.info.: German soldiers watching street scene in macedonian town)

Soldiers from Montenegro (king's guard) fraternizing with French soldiers in Lyon (France), 1st world war
1756371 Soldiers from Montenegro (king's guard) fraternizing with French soldiers in Lyon (France), 1st world war; (add.info)

Soldiers of the royal guard of Montenegro when they arrived in Lyon (France) where the royal family took refuge in 1916
1757716 Soldiers of the royal guard of Montenegro when they arrived in Lyon (France) where the royal family took refuge in 1916; (add.info)

Uniforms of Montenegro c; 1910-1912, engraving
1746422 Uniforms of Montenegro c; 1910-1912, engraving; (add.info.: Uniforms of Montenegro c; 1910-1912, engraving); Photo: Tallandier.

View of the church from the south, 1311-21 (photo) (see also 85066)
BEN85065 View of the church from the south, 1311-21 (photo) (see also 85066); Church of the Dormition, Gracanica, Kosovo, Serbia; (add.info)

Coup d'etat, Serbia, 1893 (engraving)
8631562 Coup d'etat, Serbia, 1893 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coup d'etat, Serbia, 1893. Illustration from Black and White)

Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811 (litho)
8661422 Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811)

The Balkan Peninsula (colour litho)
8653604 The Balkan Peninsula (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balkan Peninsula)

Congress of Berlin, 1878 (litho)
8664031 Congress of Berlin, 1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congress of Berlin, 1878)

Belgrade, Serbia, 1856 (engraving)
1733697 Belgrade, Serbia, 1856 (engraving) by Lemaitre, (19th century); (add.info.: Belgrade, Serbia, 1856, engraving by Lemaitre after Salvador Cherubini).

Meeting of the Skupstina National Assembly of Serbia, woodcut circa 1871
UIG5413958 Meeting of the Skupstina National Assembly of Serbia, woodcut circa 1871; UIG.

World War I 1914 1918-Front of the Balkans
5314238 World War I 1914 1918-Front of the Balkans; (add.info.: World War I 1914 1918-Front of the Balkans. A department of the British armored cars attack Turkish soldiers by taking them behind)

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The Balkans: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Beauty Step into the enchanting world of the Balkans, where history comes alive through vibrant dances, breathtaking landscapes, and architectural wonders. The region's rich heritage is beautifully captured in Ivan Mrkvicka's masterpiece "Rachenitsa Dance, " a painting that embodies the spirit of traditional Bulgarian folklore. As you wander through the National Gallery Kvadrat 500 in Sofia, immerse yourself in the captivating view of Dubrovnik's Old Town City. Its ancient walls tell tales of centuries past and offer a glimpse into Croatia's fascinating history. Delve deeper into time with the "Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877. " This satirical map humorously depicts geopolitical tensions during that era while shedding light on significant events that shaped the Balkan nations. Travel back even further as you explore a map showcasing the grandeur of the Macedonian and Thracian Empire. Marvel at their vast territories and imagine life within these mighty civilizations. Shifting gears to more recent triumphs, relish in Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's iconic gold medal win for Great Britain in February 1984. Their flawless performance on ice captivated hearts worldwide during an unforgettable Winter Olympics moment. Nature lovers will find solace in Ohrid's panoramic view encompassing its shimmering lake. Macedonia offers tranquility amidst breathtaking scenery that has inspired poets throughout history. Venturing southward brings us to Albania's gem - Berat. Its old fortified city stands proudly as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inviting visitors to stroll along its cobblestone streets steeped in medieval charm. Seek spiritual enlightenment at Montenegro's Ostrog Monastery perched dramatically against sheer cliffs. As you ascend towards its upper church, feel your soul being uplifted by both faith and awe-inspiring vistas. Uncover traces of ancient empires with a map illustrating the Dacian Empire and Roman provinces.