Balkan Collection (page 2)

Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Diocletian's Palace, historic city of Split, central Dalmatia, Dalmatia
IMB4866017 Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Diocletian's Palace, historic city of Split, central Dalmatia, Dalmatia, Adriatic coast, Croatia, Europe, PublicGround

Miss Stone affair, 1901 (print)
2757528 Miss Stone affair, 1901 (print); (add.info.: USA. Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France, 27/10/1901. Coll. Part. History. USA. The Miss Stone Affair)

Balkan Wars: Flight of Turkish peasants towards Constantinople, 1912 (print)
527259 Balkan Wars: Flight of Turkish peasants towards Constantinople, 1912 (print); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 24 November 1912.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Prince Alexander of Serbia (1888-1934), c.1920 (b/w photo)
530951 Prince Alexander of Serbia (1888-1934), c.1920 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Prince Alexander of Serbia (1888-1934) future Alexander 1st of Yugoslavia c. 1920); Universal History Archive/UIG

Balkan Wars: Peter I King of Serbia, breaking the bread 1912 (print)
527258 Balkan Wars: Peter I King of Serbia, breaking the bread 1912 (print); (add.info.: King of Serbia performing the traditional ceremony of breaking the bread offered to him by the Mayor of a town)

View of the church from the West, 1311-21 (photo) (see also 85065)
BEN85066 View of the church from the West, 1311-21 (photo) (see also 85065); Church of the Dormition, Gracanica, Kosovo, Serbia; (add.info)

The Corfu Pact; In Corfu: Prince Alexander of Serbia and Doctor Trumbic..1917. Creator: Unknown
The Corfu Pact; In Corfu: Prince Alexander of Serbia and Doctor Trumbic, representing Serbs, Croats and Slovenian subjects of the Austrian Empire, 1917

The Avenger: An Allegorical War Map for 1877, 1876-1877. Creator: Anonymous
The Avenger: An Allegorical War Map for 1877, 1876-1877. Private Collection

Bosnian Crisis. Cover of the French periodical Le Petit Journal, 18th October 1908, 1908. Private Collection

The Boiling Point. Punch Magazine, October 2, 1912, 1912. Artist: Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942)
The Boiling Point. Punch Magazine, October 2, 1912, 1912. Private Collection

Islamic prayer Kilim, date unknown. Made of wool and originating in the Balkans or Turkey

Bulgaria with borders
Color satellite image of Bulgaria and neighbouring countries, with borders. The country is bordered by the Black Sea to the east

Prcanj, Bay of Kotor, Kotor, Montenegro

St. Matthias Church, Kotor, Kotor Bay, Montenegro

Vrazje Lake, Zabljak, Durmitor National Park, Montenegro

Perast, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro

Montenegro, Bay of Kotor, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks Island, Church of Our Lady of the Rocks

The picturesque coastal village of Perast illuminated at sunset, Perast, Bay of Kotorska, Montenegro

Elevevated view over Stari Grad & harbour illuminated at dusk, Split, Dalmatia, Croatia

Clock tower and West Gate, Narodni Trg, Split, Dalmatia, Croatia

Oculus of Vestibule of Diocletians Palace, Split, Dalmatia, Croatia

Croatia, Istria, Rovinj, the ancient city of Rovinj after sunset

The sea organ, Zadar, Zadar county, Dalmatia region, Croatia

The Rival Buses. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard from Punch, 1947, caricaturing U. S
COLD WAR: BALKANS, 1947. The Rival Buses. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard from Punch, 1947, caricaturing U.S. President Harry Truman (left)

Crown Prince Carl Franz Joseph of Austria
3786869 Crown Prince Carl Franz Joseph of Austria; (add.info.: Crown Prince Carl Franz Joseph of Austria (Karl Franz Josef von -sterreich) at the headquarters of the Austro- Hungarian Army

World War 1: War between Austro- Hungary and Montenegro
3786878 World War 1: War between Austro- Hungary and Montenegro; (add.info.: World War 1: War between Austro- Hungary and Montenegro. Austro- Hungarian front line troops climbing a Karst gorge)

Alexander I of Yugoslavia
3786861 Alexander I of Yugoslavia; (add.info.: Alexander I of Yugoslavia - portrait in 1916, as Crown Prince Regent of Serbia. The Illustrated War News, April 12, 1916, [Part 88], p)

Turkey: Albanian Dance
3786668 Turkey: Albanian Dance; (add.info.: Turkey: Albanian Dance. Illustration of 1910. Liebig Collectible Card (Series: Aus der Turkei). In Turkey S1010 (F1009)); Lebrecht History

Archeological Museum of Macedonia, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia

Archeological Museum of Macedonia at evening, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia

Theth National Park, Albanian Alps, Albania

Sarande (Saranda), panoramic view, Albania

Ohrid Lake panoramic view, Macedonia, Balkans

Perast village, Kotor Bay, Montenegro

Perast panoramic landscape view, Kotor Bay, Montenegro

Two swans o the Ohrid Lake, Macedonia

Church Saint Panteleimon, Ohrid, Macedonia, UNESCO

Ohrid Lake and old town city, Samuel's Fortress at the top, Macedonia

Aerial viev of Ohrid old town city, Macedonia

Aerial viev of Ohrid city, Macedonia

Aerial panorama viev of Ohrid old town, Macedonia

Aerial panorama viev from Ohrid Castle, Macedonia

Ohrid Lake promenade, Ohrid city, Macedonia

Tourist boat on the Ohrid Lake, Republic of Macedonia, Balkans

Tourist kayak on the Ohrid Lake, Republic of Macedonia, Balkans

Motor boat on the Ohrid Lake, Macedonia, Balkans

Matka Canyon near Skopje, Macedonia

Speed motor boat on the lake, Matka Canyon, Macedonia

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"Balkan: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Conflict" Step into the intricate world of the Balkans, where history intertwines with diverse cultures and occasional turmoil. From the Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877 to the Map of the Macedonian and Thracian Empire, these lands have witnessed countless empires rise and fall. Marvel at the remnants of ancient civilizations as you explore the Map of the Dacian Empire and Roman provinces or sip a cup of coffee in a Street cafe in old city, Split, Dalmatia, Croatia. Each corner holds stories etched in stone. Leaders like Ismail Enver Pasha emerge from this region's past; their influence felt even during WWI. Their legacies shape our understanding of this complex land. The Map of the Balkans highlights Greek and Turkish territory - a constant reminder that borders here are not just lines on paper but reflections of historical struggles for power. Discover Bulgaria's rich heritage through its Sword Custom or witness Serbia's resilience depicted by Wwi / Serbian Army / 1914 photographs. These glimpses into their past reveal their indomitable spirit. Croatia beckons with its picturesque landscapes - Zadar Region offers Roman ruins juxtaposed against the Church of St. , while Piran showcases Slovenia's coastal charm. And who can resist being captivated by Lake Bled's serene beauty? Amongst these tales stands Yanitza, The Albanian Joan of Arc; her courage immortalized by Le Petit Journal. Her story echoes throughout time as a testament to bravery amidst adversity. The Balkans may be marked by conflicts past and present but it is also an enchanting tapestry woven with vibrant cultures, resilient people, breathtaking scenery – an ever-evolving mosaic that continues to intrigue all who venture within its borders.