Albánie - průvodce (anglicky)

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A fresh look at Albania - the heritage, landscape and culture of the hidden corner of Europe. Archaeological attractions and museums are described in detail, along with a background to the history of the country. In-depth coverage of the capital, Tirana, an easy-to-follow guide to the Albanian language and sightseeing highlights will enable travellers to get the most out of their stay.




Author's Note, by Gillian Gloyer

Albania is a country which enchants and infuriates by turns. For people who love it, the enchantment outweighs the infuriation. It has beautiful old cities, lovely beaches, spectacular mountains, and fascinating archaeological sites. Its people are loyal and hospitable, its flora and fauna varied and rare, and its food and wine are delicious.

On the enchantment side of the balance are the Marubi photographs and the Onufri icons; the pelicans at Divjaka and the swans at Driloni; snow falling on the teqe on Mount Tomorri and sunshine on the grey roofs of the Gjirokastra houses; sunset over Lake Fierza and the views from all the castles; cold beer on the terrace of the Tirana International, looking out over Skanderbeg Square; trout in Bajram Curri and Pogradeci, grey mullet in Shëngjini and sea-bass in Durrësi; mountain lamb and chips from Erseka to Thethi; and raki of every strength and every colour imaginable.

This book is based on the premise that most people are more likely to visit Albania from somewhere nearby than to gamble their annual holiday on a special trip to a country they know little about. Indeed, every year thousands of holiday-makers make day-trips from Corfu to the remarkable archaeological complex at Butrint. The book’s structure is designed to encourage some of these people to visit Gjirokastra or the Albanian Riviera as well as Butrint; to bring those who might be holidaying in Ohrid or northern Greece across the border to spend a night or two in Pogradeci or Korça; to suggest weekend breaks to expats working in Kosova or Montenegro, or a change of scene to holiday-makers who are tired of Italy; and to convince at least some of the many people who visit Albania for professional reasons to extend their stay in the country, and see something of it other than the airport, the hotel and the office.

There is no reason, though, for not making Albania your main destination. The country is full of interesting things to see and places to visit, and most of them are quite unspoilt by tourism. If you are planning a special trip to Albania, it makes sense to include Tirana. The capital’s museums have the cream of the country’s archaeological and historical heritage, and it also has the best transport links around the rest of the country.

Those with specific interests can then tailor itineraries to suit their tastes -- lovers of mediaeval art should visit the icon collections in Berati and Korça, ornithologists might head for the coastal wetlands at Karavasta, Kuna-Vaini and Velipoja, and architects will want to see Gjirokastra and Berati as well as Shkodra, Korça and the traditional fortified houses of the north-east. Those who like mountains will be happy just about anywhere in Albania, while connoisseurs of beaches could easily spend a couple of weeks working up or down between Durrësi and Ksamili, via the pine-woods of Golemi and the olive- and citrus-groves of the Albanian Riviera.

Gillian Gloyer spent four years in Albania, working on the development of a democratic political infrastructure.

Typ:	Průvodce - cizojazyčný
Formát:	Formát A5
Publikoval:	Bradt
Cena:	699,-

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