Bitola Collection

La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Au Nord de Monastir, le 18 mars 1917: le 272 regiment... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Au Nord de Monastir, le 18 mars 1917: le 272 regiment d'infanterie sur les positions de la cote 1.248 qu'il vient d'enlever, 1917

19th century, Turkish costumes, hand-colored wood engraving, published ca. 1880
19th century, Ottoman Empire, Turkish costumes: Man from Bitola (Monastir, North Macedonia, left). Woman from Thessaly (Greece, right). Hand colored wood engraving, published ca. 1880

Bitola Clock Tower
Clock Tower, Bitola. Bitola is a city in the southwestern part of the Republic of Macedonia. The city stands at an important junction connecting the south of the Adriatic Sea region with the Aegean

First Balkan War - Abandoned Gun Battery
First Balkan War - Abandoned Turkish artillery post at the Monastery of Rachtani near the Town of Bitola, Macedonia. Date: 1912

Macedonia - Water Mills at Bukovo, near Bitola
WW1 era - Water Mills at Bukovo, near Bitola (formerly Monastir or Manastir), Macedonia. Date: circa 1910s

Bulgarian soldiers captured, Monastir, WW1
Bulgarian soldiers captured at Monastir (now Bitola), Macedonia, during the First World War. circa 1916

Bitola, Macedonia - street scene Date: circa 1910s

Hill 1050, north of Monastir, Macedonia, WW1
View of an observation and machine gun post on Hill 1050, north of Monastir (now Bitola), Macedonia, during the First World War. Hill 1050 was captured by the Serbians on 20 November 1916

Macedonia - Bitola (Monastir) - a corner of the town (WWI era) Date: circa 1916

Macedonia - Bitola - Damage to Turkish Officers Mess
WW1 - Macedonia - Bitola - Damage to the rather ancient building used as the Turkish Officers Mess after allied bombardment. Date: circa 1918

German soldiers captured, Monastir, WW1
French officers interrogating German soldiers captured during the Battle of Monastir (now Bitola), Macedonia, during the First World War

Monastir - The Head of the Serbian Orthodox Church
Monastir (formerly Bitola), Macedonia (formerly in Serbia and the Ottoman Empire) - The Head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, carrying a lightweight bag and bible. Date: circa 1910s

Chief Captian Vardas (Georgius Tsontos). A former Lieutenant in the Greek army (Artillery) - important leader of the revolution in the Vilayet (District) of Monastir (Bitola)

George Volanis - a Cretan Chief in Monastir (Bitola) during the Macedonian Struggle. Fought for Macedonian independence along with other like-minded officers from all parts of Greece. Date: circa 1908

Capture of Monastir, Macedonia, WW1
Scene during the capture of Monastir (now Bitola), Macedonia, during the First World War, with soldiers walking and civilians in the streets, and people looking down from balconies

German troops in action near Monastir, WW1
German Saxon Jaeger troops in action near Monastir (now Bitola), Macedonia, during the First World War. Date: December 1916

Macedonia - Woman working at a loom
Bitolao (Bukovo), Macedonia - Jolly weaver woman, working at her loom, making pale mats

Greek Chieftain of the Morihovo Gromba
Monastir, Macedonia (now known as Bitola) - formerly part of the Ottoman Empire - a local chieftain of the Morihovo Gromba

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Bitola, a city rich in history and cultural heritage, takes us on a captivating journey through time. In the 19th century, this enchanting place was adorned with Turkish costumes that added vibrancy to its streets. A hand-colored wood engraving from around 1880 beautifully captures the essence of Bitola's past. The iconic Bitola Clock Tower stands tall as a symbol of the city's resilience and endurance. It witnessed the tumultuous events during the First Balkan War when an abandoned gun battery served as a reminder of battles fought for freedom. Venturing further into Macedonia, we stumble upon Bukovo, near Bitola - a picturesque village where water mills once thrived. These mills were not only vital for sustenance but also painted an idyllic scene against nature's backdrop. However, war has left its mark on this land too. Bulgarian soldiers captured in Monastir during World War I remind us of the sacrifices made by countless individuals who fought bravely for their nations' causes. Despite these turbulent times, life continued to flow through Bitola's streets. A street scene snapshot transports us back to everyday moments shared by locals and visitors alike – bustling markets filled with colorful displays and lively conversations echoing through every corner. Hill 1050, located north of Monastir in Macedonia, serves as another poignant reminder of wartime struggles endured by brave soldiers who valiantly defended their homeland against adversity. Bitola itself holds tales waiting to be discovered; it is more than just a name on maps or historical accounts. The craftsmanship of local tailors showcases their dedication to preserving tradition while adapting to changing times – stitching together stories woven within each thread they carefully sew. Turkish Officers Mess bears scars inflicted during conflicts that shaped this region's destiny - reminders etched onto walls like silent witnesses guarding memories long gone but never forgotten. World War I brought yet another chapter in Bitola's story.