well, lets put one more card for today...from the neighbouring Albania
Funny thing I learned about the name of this town is that it was derived from the older Bel(i)grad (or Belgrade, if it feels more familiar to you, which means "white city" in the South Slavic languages), under which name it was known in Greek, Latin and Slavic documents during the High and Late Middle Age.
The old town of Berat has been inscribed on the UNESCO whs list (along with the Albanian town of Gjirokastra), since they bear outstanding testimony to the diversity of urban societies in the Balkans, and to longstanding ways of life which have today almost vanished.
the stamp is from a set of two issued in 2013, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the International Red Cross
one weird thing, if I may call it so, is the airmail label...I mean, why???! :D
well, one more thing to add...Dritan, the guy who sent me the card, seems to appreciate the Macedonian music, from what can be seen on the card as well..he likes Toše...and he also likes Leb i Sol...another great Macedonian band that I recommend you give it a try...
well, so much of cards and stamps and recommendations for now...wishing you a great week ahead and see you around :)
Funny thing I learned about the name of this town is that it was derived from the older Bel(i)grad (or Belgrade, if it feels more familiar to you, which means "white city" in the South Slavic languages), under which name it was known in Greek, Latin and Slavic documents during the High and Late Middle Age.
The old town of Berat has been inscribed on the UNESCO whs list (along with the Albanian town of Gjirokastra), since they bear outstanding testimony to the diversity of urban societies in the Balkans, and to longstanding ways of life which have today almost vanished.
the stamp is from a set of two issued in 2013, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the International Red Cross
one weird thing, if I may call it so, is the airmail label...I mean, why???! :D
well, one more thing to add...Dritan, the guy who sent me the card, seems to appreciate the Macedonian music, from what can be seen on the card as well..he likes Toše...and he also likes Leb i Sol...another great Macedonian band that I recommend you give it a try...
well, so much of cards and stamps and recommendations for now...wishing you a great week ahead and see you around :)
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