
Berat
St. Michael’s Church
The Church of St. Michael, built in the 14th century, is one of the oldest Christian cult sites in the city of Berat and an outstanding example of Byzantine architecture in Albania. Situated on a steep cliff on the…
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Berat
The Church of St. Michael, built in the 14th century, is one of the oldest Christian cult sites in the city of Berat and an outstanding example of Byzantine architecture in Albania. Situated on a steep cliff on the…

Puka
The Abbey of Saint Paul is located in the territory of the Municipality of Puka and represents one of the most important monuments of cultural and religious heritage of northern Albania. Built in the Middle Ages, the…

Bihać
Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the most recognizable historical buildings in the Una River valley, in Kulen Vakuf. It was built between 1603 and 1613, during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I, after whom it was named. What…

Trebinje
The Imperial Mosque, located in the Old Town on the right bank of the Trebišnjica River, is one of the important monuments of Islamic architecture in Trebinje. The mosque was built by Osman-paša Resulbegović in the…

Travnik
The Sultan Mehmed II Fatih Mosque in Kraljeva Sutjeska is the oldest preserved Ottoman religious building in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located on the right bank of the Trstionica River in Kraljeva Sutjeska, near…

Bijeljina
Tavna Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Semberija and Majevica, located in the village of Banjica in the area of the city of Bijeljina, at the tri-border area of Bijeljina, Zvornik, and Ugljevik, at the…

Jajce
As the oldest national monument in Jajce, the Temple of the god Mithras offers a fascinating window into antiquity and the mystical rituals that took place in the 2nd century. This unique site, carved into natural…

Pustec
It is a hermitage church located in the southern part of the village of Gllomboć. It is located near the place with the toponym “Crna Karpa”, a cave with a height of 25m. The church has floors and is reached by an iron…

Durres
The Great Mosque of Durrës (also known as the New Mosque or in some sources also historically called Varos ) is a mosque of special historical, architectural and spiritual importance in the center of Durrës, which…

Korca
The resurrection on Christ Cathedral in Korça is one of the city's most important and symbolic buildings. Completed in 1995, this cathedral is an excellent example of modern Orthodox architecture. . With its impressive…

Pogradec
The Paleochristian Basilica of Lin – An Ancient Treasure in the Heart of Nature On the picturesque peak of the hill of Shën Thanas, on the Lin peninsula (20 km north of Pogradec), lie the ruins of one of the most…

Berat
The White Mosque, built in the second half of the 15th century, is located within the Berat fortress and is thought to have served the rulers and the military garrison. It had a compact structure, with a prayer hall, a…
Jablanica
The City Mosque in Jablanica is a true architectural gem that adorns the very center of the town, blending traditional elements of Islamic architecture with modern design. Known for its elegant minaret and spacious…

Tuzla
Turalibeg Mosque, recognizable for its unusual architectural expression, is one of the most important monuments in Tuzla and the visionary legacy of Governor Turali-beg from the 16th century. What sets it apart and…

Trebinje
Tvrdoš Monastery is one of the oldest spiritual sites in Herzegovina, on the bank of the Trebišnjica, five kilometers from Trebinje. It was built on the foundations of a 4th-century church, making it the oldest living…

Banja Luka
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church of Christ the King is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Banja Luka, located at Srpska Street 26. The land for the church was purchased in 1930, and the first church was built…

Ravno
Zavala Monastery is one of the most precious spiritual treasures of Herzegovina, on the edge of Popovo Polje, three kilometres from Ravno. Dedicated to the Presentation of the Mother of God, it is quite unique in its…