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“Petrified wedding party” in Kuklica

“Petrified wedding party” in Kuklica

The longest month of the year is finally over. The days are still cold but sunny, and by looking at the sun going higher above the horizon I can tell that spring is on its... Natural phenomenon or legend
The beauty of Prevalla

The beauty of Prevalla

February arrived in Prevalla without bringing a single snowflake. The residents of this resort, especially the older generations, do not remember a winter without any snow, especially in this ski resort which sits at 1500... we bid you farewell with the pie
Museum in small Turkish village of Baksi the best in Europe

Museum in small Turkish village of Baksi the best in Europe

Baksi village, formerly known as Bayraktar, looks like an ordinary village in Turkey where the remaining 480 inhabitants (the ones who have not yet gone to Istanbul 1100km away, to the capital Ankara 600 km...
FRIED LIVER OF EDIRNE: A SECRET RECIPE

FRIED LIVER OF EDIRNE: A SECRET RECIPE

Edirne, a border town; Magical city which links Anatolia to Europe where Tunca, Arda and Meriç rivers meet. Such a city that embraces you with its warmth at the first step through. Sincerity of the...
A VIRTUAL VISIT TO THE PARTHENON

A VIRTUAL VISIT TO THE PARTHENON

Have you ever dreamed of visiting the Parthenon but never had the chance to make the journey? The next best thing, a 360 degree virtual tour over and around the sacred rock is now available!...
Berovo – Little Switzerland of the Balkans

Berovo – Little Switzerland of the Balkans

If you want to find the rising sun in Macedonia, head towards the east to the small mountain town of Berovo situated on the slopes of Malesevo Mountains, surrounded by pine,beech and oak forest. Through...
Aki from Kamenjane, Opera Stars’ Favourite Host

Aki from Kamenjane, Opera Stars’ Favourite Host

“On November 3rd Aki from Kamenjane will be sitting in the central lodge of Vienna States Opera, an honourable place reserved for Royalty, he will be in the spotlight with a number of opera stars...
The historic village and the five museums

The historic village and the five museums

Skopje has 8 museums, Ohrid has 4, Bitola has 2, and most of our small towns have one museum. But this tiny village with 200 or 300 residents, hidden between the mountains in the central...
Folegandros – Europe’s most beautiful village

Folegandros – Europe’s most beautiful village

The streets of Santorini are packed with admirers of the island, whereas on Folegandros , another island of the Cyclades, you can find similar architecture without the crowds of tourists roaming around. This is how...
Rumelian Castle – fortress with spectacular view of the Bosphorus

Rumelian Castle – fortress with spectacular view of the Bosphorus

Tourists visiting Istanbul have always wondered where to find the place with the best view of the Bosphorus. Balkon3 reveals the secret of making all your photos of the strait that separates Europe and Asia...