Durazzo Collection

Serbian army with their King Peter moving towards Durazzo
LLM462534 Serbian army with their King Peter moving towards Durazzo by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Conquest of Naples by Charles of Durazzo, 1381-82. Creator: Master of Charles of Durazzo
The Conquest of Naples by Charles of Durazzo, 1381-82. Charles III of Durazzo, defeated the forces of Otto of Brunswick in 1381

Count Giacomo Durazzo (1717-1794) in the Guise of a Huntsman with His Wife... prob early 1760s
Count Giacomo Durazzo (1717-1794) in the Guise of a Huntsman with His Wife (Ernestine Aloisia Ungnad von Weissenwolff, 1732-1794), probably early 1760s

Atrio Palazzo Durazzo Genoa Italy Italian 1880
Atrio Palazzo Durazzo at Genoa, Italy; Italian; about 1880; Collotype

Durres (Drac, Durazzo), Albania - The Harbour and port Officials House. Date: circa 1906

Albanian Royalty
Prince William of Wied of Albania (tall man in centre) with his wife, Princess Sophie of Schonburg-Waldenburg (on the left)

Italy - Pegli - close to Genoa. Sights include the English Hotel, the Chateau Raggio and the Temple of Diana and Chinese Pagoda at the Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini. Date: circa 1895

Pegli, Italy - Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini
Pegli, Italy - The Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini is a villa with notable 19th century park in the English romantic style and a small botanical garden. The Chinese pagoda and decorative swing. Date: 1902

Durres (Durazzo), Albania. Located on the central Albanian coast at one of the narrowest sections of the Adriatic Sea. Date: circa 1910s

The Naval Academy at Durres (Durazzo) - Albania

The Fort at Durres (Durazzo) - Albania
Fifty miles south of Shkoder on the Bay of Durres - an inlet on the Adriatic Sea

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Durazzo, a city steeped in history and adorned with tales of conquest and royalty. From Pompey's fateful encounter to the Serbian army marching towards its gates, it has witnessed it all. In an engraving from Julius Caesar's commentaries on his wars in Gaul, we catch a glimpse of Pompey's intercourse with Durazzo abruptly cut off. The image captures the tension and turmoil that characterized this civil war, translated into English by Martin Bladen in 1706. The Master of Charles takes us back to the 14th century when Naples fell under the conquest of Charles himself. With his sword raised high, he symbolizes power and dominance as he claims victory over this ancient Italian city. Count Giacomo Durazzo emerges from history as a huntsman alongside his wife, their presence evoking elegance and nobility. This portrait from the early 1760s showcases their regal stature within society. But Durazzo is not just about conquerors and aristocracy; it is also home to Albanian royalty. The city stands proudly as a testament to its rich cultural heritage, where traditions have been passed down through generations. As we wander through Durres (Drac), Albania - The Harbour, we are greeted by bustling activity reminiscent of its vibrant past. Ships docked at port tell stories of trade routes established centuries ago while modern life carries on around them. Atrio Palazzo Durazzo in Genoa beckons us with its grandeur and architectural splendor. Built in 1880, it serves as a reminder of Italy's rich artistic legacy that extends beyond national borders. Pegli offers respite amidst nature's beauty at Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini. Surrounded by lush gardens and picturesque landscapes, visitors can immerse themselves in tranquility while marveling at the historical significance embedded within these walls.