The Balkans is a peninsula in Southeast Europe, rich in cultural and linguistic diversity. This region includes countries such as Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. It has always been a stage for historical changes and conflicts. Mountains, rivers, and the Adriatic Sea shape the landscape. The Balkan Wars in the 20th century left a deep impact. Traditional foods like cevapi and sarma reflect cultural diversity. The Balkans have a rich heritage of folk music and dance, navigating their traditions amid the challenges of globalization.
Top 20 landmarks:
1. Dubrovnik City Walls (Croatia)
2. Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
3. White Palace (Serbia)
4. Lake Ohrid (North Macedonia)
5. Plitvice Lakes (Croatia)
6. Saint Sava Church (Serbia)
7. Budapest Parliament (Hungary)
8. Sarajevo’s Baščaršija (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
9. Nisava Bridge (Serbia)
10. Kalemegdan Fortress (Serbia)
11. Berat (Albania)
12. Lake Bled (Slovenia)
13. Rila Monastery (Bulgaria)
14. Kotor (Montenegro)
15. Pelješac Peninsula (Croatia)
16. Jaz Beach (Montenegro)
17. Perast (Montenegro)
18. Oplenac (Serbia)
19. Brasov (Romania)
20. Kruševac (Serbia)