Poetic Tour of the Balkans

Part II: The Ottoman Heritage

"When most people think of this region today, images of the most recent wars, devastation, and chaos of post-communist times come to mind. However, hidden behind these images is a region rich in history and culture: Viennese cafe culture meets the best of Southern Europe; Adriatic beaches rival those of Southern France; Western, Byzantine, and Islamic influences come together; while contemporary art, architecture, literature, film, and music are some of the best the world has to offer."

Marina Antić
a package of maps (PDF's in .zip file, 1MB) for the points of interest, including: