Exploring Balkan Countries

LAND OF EAGLES

1. Albania

What makes this country unique are the famous bunkers along the Albanian coast, just in case the US invasion of Albania, Enver Hoxha is paranoid and scared.

Namely, it was built about 750,000 bunkers, each for one man at a time, who would defend this country. Albania was in total isolation for 45 years during the reign of Enver Hoxha, who was one of the cruelest autocrats in Europe. It was not allowed to own a car or travel outside the state, and every third citizen was prosecuted, arrested, or taken to a labor camp.

Today, the "Pyramid of Tirana" is a museum that Enver Hoxha built for himself, and his daughter designed it.

Apart from its very interesting history, today this country is becoming a tourist attraction with its beautiful beaches of untouched nature, delicious dishes, and rich tradition.

We suggest that you visit Berat, the city of a thousand windows, Skadar, Tirana, Durres, and Sarande.

LAND OF FRIENDLY PEOPLE, DELICIOUS FOOD

2. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina is bordered by Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. This small country, incredible for its beauty and friendly people, will not leave you indifferent.

The capital city is Sarajevo. Untouched forest covers almost half the land in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Popular foods are Cevapi, Baklava, Burek.

Some attractions for tourists that you should visit are:
Bascarsija - Little Istanbul,
Sarajevo City Hall
Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque
Old town in Mostar
Magical Kravice waterfalls
Pocitelj - Incredible town in stone

Bosnia and Herzegovina has its war history. The war lasted four years. Srebrenica is a city known for the Genocide. One of the tourist attractions is the secret Tunnel of salvation, which was built during the siege of Sarajevo, where food and weapons were procured.

After the end of the war and the end of the siege of the city, the family house that served as the entrance to the tunnel was turned into a museum.