Religious tourism · Six countries
Explore Islamic, Roman Catholic, Orthodox Christian and Jewish heritage in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Albania. Start with the sacred places, then follow the stories between them.
Explore the four traditionsPlaces of faith. Stories of the region.
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Combine sacred sites, city walks and cultural landmarks across the six countries. Tell us which traditions, places and stories you would like to explore.
Plan a Balkan journey15 published sites
Discover mosques, tekkes and Islamic heritage sites across the Balkans. Explore their architecture, local stories and places in the life of each destination.
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Discover synagogues and Jewish religious heritage across the Balkans. Explore the places and local stories preserved in our landmark guides.
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Durres
The “Fatih” Mosque (also known as the Small Mosque or the Old Mosque) is one of the oldest monuments of Islamic worship in Albania and one of the main historical sites of the city of Durrës. It preserves great…
Gjirokastra
The Bazaar Mosque in Gjirokastër is one of the city's most important monuments and a symbol of the Ottoman heritage in Albania. Built in the mid-18th century by Memi Bey, it was erected in the center of the old bazaar…
Berat
The Hysen Pasha Mosque, also known as the Clock Mosque, is an important monument of Islamic heritage in Berat, built in 1670. It is notable for its elegant architecture, with a characteristic dome and artistic interior…
Delvina
The Delvina Mosque is located in the center of the city of Delvina and is one of the most important religious and historical monuments of the area. It dates back to the Ottoman period and was built in the…
Saranda
The ruins of the Old Synagogue are located in the city of Saranda, in southern Albania, and represent one of the historical testimonies of the Jewish community in this region. This synagogue dates back to the early…
