Balkans Collection (#5)

Geography. Greece. Panorama of Thessaloniki. Postcard, Greece, 1916. (postcard)
3434099 Geography. Greece. Panorama of Thessaloniki. Postcard, Greece, 1916. (postcard); (add.info.: Grece. Coll. Part. Geography. Greece. Panorama of Thessaloniki)

Portulan representing the Mediterranean basin (the coasts of Italy, southern France and northern Africa)
VEN5027752 Portulan representing the Mediterranean basin (the coasts of Italy, southern France and northern Africa). The city of Venice, Marseille and Budva (= Budua)

Alexandre 1st Karadjordjevic (1888-1934, l) king of Serbia from 1921 to 1929
1754903 Alexandre 1st Karadjordjevic (1888-1934, l) king of Serbia from 1921 to 1929, and king of Yugoslavia from 1929 to 1934 here during a visit in Paris; (add.info)

view of Dubrovnik in Croatia c. 1920, postcard
1790555 view of Dubrovnik in Croatia c. 1920, postcard; (add.info.: view of Dubrovnik in Croatia c. 1920, postcard); Photo © CCI

Montenegro Royal family in Lyon : l-r pricesses Vera (1887-1927), Xenia (1881-1960) and Militsa (1866-1951)
1756342 Montenegro Royal family in Lyon : l-r pricesses Vera (1887-1927), Xenia (1881-1960) and Militsa (1866-1951), daughters of king, council president, prince Danilo (1871-1939), son of king

Arrival of italian queen Ileana of Montenegro (VictorEmmanuelIII's wife) and French president Emile Loubet
1757393 Arrival of italian queen Ileana of Montenegro (VictorEmmanuelIII's wife) and French president Emile Loubet, in Italy

Friar Benito Jeronimo Feijoo y Montenegro, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub
3473251 Friar Benito Jeronimo Feijoo y Montenegro, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

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)

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Organising an Ambulance Corps, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Organising an Ambulance Corps, 1876. Special envoys have been sent to Morocco and Tunis to ask for active assistance in case of need

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Fire at a Gunpowder Depot at Grahovo, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Fire at a Gunpowder Depot at Grahovo, 1876. It is reported from Constantinople that the new Government of Sultan Mourad V. will allow an armistice of six weeks

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Insurgent Hospital at Grahovo, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Insurgent Hospital at Grahovo, 1876....the brave though barbarous mountaineers in the highlands of the Adriatic shore are deserving of English sympathy...the kindest

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Sleeping under Difficulties...1876. Creator: Unknown
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Sleeping under Difficulties, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The Sketches of our Special Artists

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Starting from Risano, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Starting from Risano, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The Sketches of our Special Artists

The War in the Herzegovina: Risano, Dalmatia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Risano, Dalmatia, 1876. Austrian seaport town...from which the insurgents have...obtained supplies to carry on this struggle...The continuance of this fierce struggle of

The War in the Herzegovina: Ragusa, Dalmatia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Ragusa, Dalmatia, 1876. Austrian seaport town...from which the insurgents have...obtained supplies to carry on this struggle...The continuance of this fierce struggle of

The War in the Herzegovina: insurgents surprising a Turkish convoy...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: insurgents surprising a Turkish convoy, from a sketch by our special artist, 1877. It is considered worthy of remark that the insurgent bands were able to hold their

The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26, from a sketch by a correspondent of the "Rousski Mir", 1876

The War in the Herzegovina: Refugees begging outside an hotel at Ragusa, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Refugees begging outside an hotel at Ragusa [Dubrovnik], 1876. The Delegations of Austria and Hungary were opened on Monday

The War in the Herzegovina: Battle of January 20....1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Battle of January 20. from a sketch by the correspondent of the "Rousski Mir", 1876....the Turks gained a victory, but were not able to profit by it

The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876....some ordinary incidents and habits of campaigning life during the irregular warfare of the past six months in those rugged

Map of the Herzegovina, Bosnia, Servia and Montenegro, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Herzegovina, Bosnia, Servia and Montenegro, 1876. Map showing the theatre of war of the Herzegovina Uprising. Reference: The names are spelt agreably to English pronunciation

Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. In the interview which Baron Rodich had, a fortnight ago, at Ragusa [Dubrovnik], with the principal insurgent leaders

Distributing Charitable Funds to the Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa...1876. Creator: Unknown
Distributing Charitable Funds to the Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa [Dubrovnik], from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

The War in the Herzegovina: the Correspondents of the "Rousski Mir" and the... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: the Correspondents of the "Rousski Mir" and the "Illustrated London News" on their way from Risano to Peco Pavlovitch's camp at Piva, 1876

The War in the Herzegovina: Council of War at Peco Pavlovitch's Camp, from a sketch by... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Council of War at Peco Pavlovitch's Camp, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Crsto Pavlovitch; Bogdan Simonitch; Milovan Bochkovitch; Lazar Sotchitza; Peco

The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka for Swina... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka [Banja Luka] for Swina, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The War in the Herzegovina, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina, 1876. The fortress of Goransko, the village of Piva, and the battle-field of Muratovitza from sketches...by our Special Artist, Mr

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Interior of a Hut at Belovase, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Interior of a Hut at Belovase, 1876. Family life in a typical home:.where our Special Artist stopped in his journey into the Herzegovina...Although, diplomatically

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Hiring Guides at Grahovo, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Hiring Guides at Grahovo, 1876. A pause seems to occur just now in the military conflict between the insurgents

En Roumanie Liberee; la general Franchet d'Esperey, arrivant a Bucarest, est recu par... 1918. Creator: Unknown
En Roumanie Liberee; la general Franchet d'Esperey, arrivant a Bucarest, est recu par le general Berthelot, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

En Roumanie Liberee; Entrée solennelle a Bucarest, le 1er decembre 1918, de la famille... 1918. Creator: Unknown
En Roumanie Liberee; Entree solennelle a Bucarest, le 1er decembre 1918, de la famille royale de Roumanie et du general francais Berthelot, 1918

En Roumanie Liberee; La famille royale: a gauche, dans l'encadrement de la porte... 1918. Creator: Unknown
En Roumanie Liberee; La famille royale: a gauche, dans l'encadrement de la porte, le roi coiffe du casque, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

En Roumanie Liberee; La reine Marie, a cheval et en tenue de general, est saluee par un... 1918. Creator: Unknown
En Roumanie Liberee; La reine Marie, a cheval et en tenue de general, est saluee par un officier, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

En Serbie Reconquise; Le prince Alexandre, regent du royaume serbe-croate-slovene, est... 1918. Creator: Marianovic
En Serbie Reconquise; Le prince Alexandre, regent du royaume serbe-croate-slovene, est salue dans les rues de Belgrade par la population qui lui offre des fleurs, 1918

En Serbie Reconquise; Arc de triomphe dresse pour la reception des troupes francaises... 1918. Creator: Unknown
En Serbie Reconquise; Arc de triomphe dresse pour la reception des troupes francaises a l'entree d'une petite ville serbe, 1918

Du Bosphore a L'Adriatique; Factionnaires italiens de garde a l'amphitheatre romain de Pola, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

L'Occupation Francaise en Bulgarie; Nos soldats au marche de Kustendil, 1918. Creator: Unknown
L'Occupation Francaise en Bulgarie; Nos soldats au marche de Kustendil, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

L'Occupation Francaise en Bulgarie; Le quartier general des troupes francaises a Sofia, 1918. Creator: Unknown
L'Occupation Francaise en Bulgarie; Le quartier general des troupes francaises a Sofia, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

L'Occupation Francaise en Bulgarie; Sur une route bulgare: division francaise en marche, 1918. Creator: Unknown
L'Occupation Francaise en Bulgarie; Sur une route bulgare: division francaise en marche, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La liberation de la Serbie; Sur le Danube, le 8 novembre; le comte Karolyi, venant... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La liberation de la Serbie; Sur le Danube, le 8 novembre; le comte Karolyi, venant a Belgrade negocier l'armistice, observe a la lorgnette le rivage serbe du fleuve, 1918

La liberation de la Serbie; des eclaireurs francais accueillis en liberateurs aux abords... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La liberation de la Serbie; des eclaireurs francais accueillis en liberateurs aux abords d'une petit ville serbe, 1918

La capitulation Bulgare; le ministre des Finances, M. Liaptchef, sortant de la maison ou... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La capitulation Bulgare; le ministre des Finances, M. Liaptchef, sortant de la maison ou avaient loge les delegues bulgares, 1918

La capitulation Bulgare; Le general Loukof, accompagne d'un officier bulgare, quitte... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La capitulation Bulgare; Le general Loukof, accompagne d'un officier bulgare, quitte Salonique pour rentrer a Sofia, le 29 septembre, 1918

Le Terrain de l'offensive; Le massif du Sokoi et, a droite, la crete du massif du Dobropolje, 1918 Creator: Unknown
Le Terrain de l'offensive; Le massif du Sokoi et, a droite, la crete du massif du Dobropolje, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Carpathes-Roumanie-Balkans; supplement a L'Illustration du 9 december 1916, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Carpathes-Roumanie-Balkans; supplement a L'Illustration du 9 december 1916, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

A Salonique; Le meme jour, a la suite de cet acte d'hostilite, le general Sarrail... 1916 (1924) Creator: Unknown
A Salonique; Le meme jour, a la suite de cet acte d'hostilite, le general Sarrail faisait proceder a l'arrestation des consuls a Salonique, 1915

A Salonique; Apres sa difficile retraite de Serbie, rentre a sa base de Salonique... 1915 (1924) Creator: Unknown
A Salonique; Apres sa difficile retraite de Serbie, rentre a sa base de Salonique, notre corps expeditionnaire ne tardait pas a y subir des attaques aeriennes favorisees par de nombreuses complicites

En Roumanie Liberee; une mitrailleuse enlevee par des ecoliers roumains aux Allemands... 1918. Creator: Unknown
En Roumanie Liberee; une mitrailleuse enlevee par des ecoliers roumains aux Allemands forces d'evacuer la ville, 1918

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The Balkans: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Beauty Step into the enchanting world of the Balkans, where history comes alive through vibrant dances, breathtaking landscapes, and architectural wonders. The region's rich heritage is beautifully captured in Ivan Mrkvicka's masterpiece "Rachenitsa Dance, " a painting that embodies the spirit of traditional Bulgarian folklore. As you wander through the National Gallery Kvadrat 500 in Sofia, immerse yourself in the captivating view of Dubrovnik's Old Town City. Its ancient walls tell tales of centuries past and offer a glimpse into Croatia's fascinating history. Delve deeper into time with the "Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877. " This satirical map humorously depicts geopolitical tensions during that era while shedding light on significant events that shaped the Balkan nations. Travel back even further as you explore a map showcasing the grandeur of the Macedonian and Thracian Empire. Marvel at their vast territories and imagine life within these mighty civilizations. Shifting gears to more recent triumphs, relish in Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's iconic gold medal win for Great Britain in February 1984. Their flawless performance on ice captivated hearts worldwide during an unforgettable Winter Olympics moment. Nature lovers will find solace in Ohrid's panoramic view encompassing its shimmering lake. Macedonia offers tranquility amidst breathtaking scenery that has inspired poets throughout history. Venturing southward brings us to Albania's gem - Berat. Its old fortified city stands proudly as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inviting visitors to stroll along its cobblestone streets steeped in medieval charm. Seek spiritual enlightenment at Montenegro's Ostrog Monastery perched dramatically against sheer cliffs. As you ascend towards its upper church, feel your soul being uplifted by both faith and awe-inspiring vistas. Uncover traces of ancient empires with a map illustrating the Dacian Empire and Roman provinces.