balkan peninsula
Temple of Hephaestus, Athens, Greece (ISO 100, 75 mm, f/4.5, 1/200 s)
Athens is one of the world's oldest cities and is the capital city of Greece. As a historical center for the arts, learning, and philosophy and current economic center in the Aegean, it is considered a Beta-status Global city. It is also known for its natural treasures and artefacts from the Classical Era. These includes the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the Temple of Hephaistos.
Read MoreNamazgah Mosque, Tirana, Albania (ISO 100, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/60 s)
Tirana is the capital city of Albania, founded in 1614, and has been inhabited since the Iron Age. It was part of the Roman Empire, and subsequent Byzantine Empire, and is today considered a Gamma World city. The city is fast growing and displays both traditional and modern influences. Notable landmarks include the Pyramid of Tirana, Archaea Tower, Bunk'Art Museum, and the Namazgah Mosque.
Read MoreKotor, Montenegro (ISO 400, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/40 s)
Kotor is known for its fortified city walls, nestled in a river canyon below limestone cliffs. This city in Montenegro has become a popular destination in recent years and is worth the trip! Be sure to head on over this way to check out Kotor sights like Forts Škaljari, Trojica, Gorazda, and Šanik, San Giovanni Castle, and Church of Our Lady of Remedy and St. Nicholas Church, just to name a few.
Read MoreBudva, Montenegro (ISO 100, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/40 s)
The picturesque town of Budva in Montenegro sits on the Adriatic Sea and is around 2,500 years old. Its high city walls and orange rooftops make it a welcome sight for travelers looking for an old town feel. Make your way to Budva and check out places like the Citadela Fortress, Sveti Nikola Island, Jaz Battery, Fort Mogren and Pizana and Mogren Beaches!
Read MoreStari Most Bridge, Mostar, Bosnia (ISO 400, 18 mm, f/10, 15 s)
Mostar is quietly becoming a more popular destination in the Balkan Peninsula. Perhaps what is most striking is the iconic Stari Most bridge. Book a day tour and you can also see other landmarks like the Millennium Cross on Hum Hill, the Dervish Monastery at Blagaj Tekke, the village of Pocitelj, and the Kravica waterfalls.
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