Virtual Globetrotting: Albania

Virtual Globetrotting: Albania http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:44:37 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Pyramid Exhibition Hall]]>

Pyramid Exhibition Hall
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-10-26 05:44:37
Originally, the Enver Hoxha Museum. The pyramid-shaped structure was designed by Hoxha's daughter and opened in 1988, three years after Hoxha's death. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyramid-exhibition-hall/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyramid-exhibition-hall/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:44:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pyramid-exhibition-hall/ 41.32326200 19.82119200 <![CDATA[Ancient theatre of Hadrianopolis]]>

Ancient theatre of Hadrianopolis
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-02-01 07:07:48]]>

Ancient theatre of Hadrianopolis
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-02-01 07:07:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-theatre-of-hadrianopolis/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-theatre-of-hadrianopolis/ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:07:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-theatre-of-hadrianopolis/ 39.99625700 20.22461200 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Loni Papuçiu]]>

Stadiumi Loni Papuçiu
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:56:24]]>

Stadiumi Loni Papuçiu
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:56:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-loni-papu-iu/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-loni-papu-iu/ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:56:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-loni-papu-iu/ 40.72094900 19.55217700 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Laçi]]>

Stadiumi Laçi
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:46:59]]>

Stadiumi Laçi
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:46:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-la-i/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-la-i/ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:46:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-la-i/ 41.64248000 19.71167200 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Burreli]]>

Stadiumi Burreli
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:38:41]]>

Stadiumi Burreli
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:38:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-burreli/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-burreli/ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:38:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-burreli/ 41.60904900 20.00694000 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Nexhip Trungu]]>

Stadiumi Nexhip Trungu
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:32:04]]>

Stadiumi Nexhip Trungu
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:32:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-nexhip-trungu/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-nexhip-trungu/ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:32:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-nexhip-trungu/ 41.03034300 19.99400700 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Subi Bakiri]]>

Stadiumi Subi Bakiri
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:12:06]]>

Stadiumi Subi Bakiri
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:12:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-subi-bakiri/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-subi-bakiri/ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:12:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-subi-bakiri/ 40.08137200 20.13799800 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Gjorgji Kyçyku]]>

Stadiumi Gjorgji Kyçyku
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:12:03]]>

Stadiumi Gjorgji Kyçyku
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-24 04:12:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-gjorgji-ky-yku/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-gjorgji-ky-yku/ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:12:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-gjorgji-ky-yku/ 40.90015800 20.66388800 <![CDATA[Lord Rothschild House]]>

Lord Rothschild House
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2009-01-02 09:44:57
This is the Villa of Lord Jacob and Lady Serena Rothschild. Jacob Rothschild, is a British investment banker, philanthropist and a member of the prominent Rothschild family of bankers.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lord-rothschild-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lord-rothschild-house/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:44:57 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lord-rothschild-house/ 39.75723300 19.94622100 <![CDATA[Stadioni Niko Dovana]]>

Stadioni Niko Dovana
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-26 19:32:48]]>

Stadioni Niko Dovana
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-26 19:32:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadioni-niko-dovana/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadioni-niko-dovana/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:32:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadioni-niko-dovana/ 41.32609400 19.44967400 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Skënderbeu Rruga Gjergj]]>

Stadiumi Skënderbeu Rruga Gjergj
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-26 19:17:59]]>

Stadiumi Skënderbeu Rruga Gjergj
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-26 19:17:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-sk-nderbeu-rruga-gjergj/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-sk-nderbeu-rruga-gjergj/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:17:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-sk-nderbeu-rruga-gjergj/ 40.62617600 20.78271000 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Peqin]]>

Stadiumi Peqin
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-26 19:07:34]]>

Stadiumi Peqin
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-26 19:07:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-peqin/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-peqin/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:07:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-peqin/ 41.04259200 19.75225900 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Kastrioti]]>

Stadiumi Kastrioti
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-26 18:53:39]]>

Stadiumi Kastrioti
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-26 18:53:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-kastrioti/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-kastrioti/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:53:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-kastrioti/ 41.51217700 19.78643600 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Besa]]>

Stadiumi Besa
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-26 18:35:22]]>

Stadiumi Besa
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-26 18:35:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-besa/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-besa/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:35:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-besa/ 41.18858600 19.55310500 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Loro Boriçi]]>

Stadiumi Loro Boriçi
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:59:29
Loro-Boriçi Stadium,

Capacity 16,000]]>

Stadiumi Loro Boriçi
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:59:29
Loro-Boriçi Stadium,

Capacity 16,000]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-loro-bori-i/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-loro-bori-i/ Sat, 31 May 2008 11:59:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-loro-bori-i/ 42.07000300 19.50664400 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Selman Stërmasi]]>

Stadiumi Selman Stërmasi
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:51:34
Capacity : 12,500]]>

Stadiumi Selman Stërmasi
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:51:34
Capacity : 12,500]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-selman-st-rmasi/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-selman-st-rmasi/ Sat, 31 May 2008 11:51:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-selman-st-rmasi/ 41.31914400 19.81130500 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Tomori]]>

Stadiumi Tomori
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:45:55]]>

Stadiumi Tomori
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:45:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-tomori/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-tomori/ Sat, 31 May 2008 11:45:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-tomori/ 40.69901900 19.96448600 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Ruzhdi Bizhuta]]>

Stadiumi Ruzhdi Bizhuta
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:40:16]]>

Stadiumi Ruzhdi Bizhuta
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:40:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-ruzhdi-bizhuta/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-ruzhdi-bizhuta/ Sat, 31 May 2008 11:40:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-ruzhdi-bizhuta/ 41.11588000 20.09197700 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Roza Haxhiu]]>

Stadiumi Roza Haxhiu
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:33:07]]>

Stadiumi Roza Haxhiu
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:33:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-roza-haxhiu/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-roza-haxhiu/ Sat, 31 May 2008 11:33:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-roza-haxhiu/ 40.93547300 19.70976200 <![CDATA[Stadiumi Flamurtari]]>

Stadiumi Flamurtari
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:26:20]]>

Stadiumi Flamurtari
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-31 11:26:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-flamurtari/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-flamurtari/ Sat, 31 May 2008 11:26:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stadiumi-flamurtari/ 40.45604200 19.48887700 <![CDATA[Huge contrail]]>

Huge contrail
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By: gamma
@ 2008-03-24 08:40:51]]>

Huge contrail
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By: gamma
@ 2008-03-24 08:40:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huge-contrail/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huge-contrail/ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:40:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huge-contrail/ 41.24554700 19.46245200 <![CDATA[Runway mismatch]]>

Runway mismatch
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By: gamma
@ 2007-12-16 11:38:53]]>

Runway mismatch
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By: gamma
@ 2007-12-16 11:38:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/runway-mismatch-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/runway-mismatch-1/ Sun, 16 Dec 2007 11:38:53 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/runway-mismatch-1/ 41.40691100 19.72165000 <![CDATA[Qemal Stafa]]>

Qemal Stafa
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-11-22 00:23:43
Home pitch to the Albanian National Football Team]]>

Qemal Stafa
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-11-22 00:23:43
Home pitch to the Albanian National Football Team]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qemal-stafa/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qemal-stafa/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:23:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qemal-stafa/ 41.31831400 19.82408900 <![CDATA[Sunk ship in Albania]]>

Sunk ship in Albania
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By: nicolor
@ 2006-10-24 04:47:20
relict in Durres Harbor]]>

Sunk ship in Albania
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By: nicolor
@ 2006-10-24 04:47:20
relict in Durres Harbor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sunk-ship-in-albania/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sunk-ship-in-albania/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 04:47:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sunk-ship-in-albania/ 41.31232300 19.46376600 <![CDATA[Four Albanian Mig-15s]]>

Four Albanian Mig-15s
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-07-08 16:03:51]]>

Four Albanian Mig-15s
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-07-08 16:03:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/four-albanian-mig-15s/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/four-albanian-mig-15s/ Sat, 08 Jul 2006 16:03:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/four-albanian-mig-15s/ 41.41393600 19.70455900 <![CDATA[Amphitheatre of Durres]]>

Amphitheatre of Durres
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-07-04 19:25:03
The Amphitheatre of Durres, built in the 2nd century before Christ, figures amongst the largest monuments of the Antiquity. It is the only monument of this type on Albanian territory. The amphitheatre is situated in the center of the city of Durres, the main port of Albania. The founding of Durres, a city mentioned by writers and historians, dates back to 627 before Christ.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphitheatre-of-durres/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphitheatre-of-durres/ Tue, 04 Jul 2006 19:25:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphitheatre-of-durres/ 41.31227800 19.44540400 <![CDATA[Old aircraft at Tirana airport]]>

Old aircraft at Tirana airport
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-05-14 06:53:11
Old aircraft at Rinas Mother Teresa Airport (TIA), Tirana, four Ilyushin Il-14 transports, an Ilyushin Il-28 bomber, two MIG-19s, a Mig-17 and an unknown plane, possibly Antonov AN-2.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-aircraft-at-tirana-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-aircraft-at-tirana-airport/ Sun, 14 May 2006 06:53:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-aircraft-at-tirana-airport/ 41.42616500 19.71557200 <![CDATA[Entrance to an underground aircraft hangar]]>

Entrance to an underground aircraft hangar

Entrance to an underground aircraft hangar
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-05-14 04:36:22
Entrance to an underground aircraft hangar near Berat-Kuçovë Air Base, Albania. Aircraft in sight are Mig-17s or possibly Mig-15s.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/entrance-to-an-underground-aircraft-hangar/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/entrance-to-an-underground-aircraft-hangar/ Sun, 14 May 2006 04:36:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/entrance-to-an-underground-aircraft-hangar/ 40.77462300 19.93239100 <![CDATA[Migs at Berat-Kuçovë Air Base]]>

Migs at Berat-Kuçovë Air Base
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-05-14 04:22:29
Mig-19s and some Mig-17s at Berat-Kuçovë Air Base in Albania. They might also be Chinese built varsions, Shenyang J-5s and J-6s.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/migs-at-berat-ku-ov-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/migs-at-berat-ku-ov-air-base/ Sun, 14 May 2006 04:22:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/migs-at-berat-ku-ov-air-base/ 40.78178400 19.90109500 <![CDATA[Albanian Air Force hangar inside a mountain]]>

Albanian Air Force hangar inside a mountain

Albanian Air Force hangar inside a mountain
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-04-30 00:08:58
"Also widely known as 'Gjadr' or 'Gjadër', Zadrima is located in the north west of the country, south of Shkodër (Skhodra), about 65km north of Tiranë. The airfield is unique in Albania in being built near a mountain. It was built to allow aircraft after landing to go into a tunnel under the mountain. The tunnels have a capacity of storing about 50 aircraft plus personel. As the airfield is located in the side ofthe mountain, the pilots have to be careful not turn when taking off as they can crash on the sides of the mountain. This airfield was built to minimise the threat from the Serbian Air Force entering Albanian airspace. Hence, the most advanced aircraft, the F-7 was based there, to counter any Serbian aircraft. Construction of the base began in 1969, but because of its complexity it wasn't finished until the mid 1970s. The first aircraft to use its runway landed on 10 July 1973, and the official opening was held on 15 March 1974. Regiment 5646 was established here with one squadron of F-6s, but in May 1976 six FT-5s arrived here and also the F-7A squadron from Rinas. On 16 October 1976, a second F-6 squadron moved to the base from Kuçovë. The home unit was later redesignated 4010 Regt. From April to November 1995 the base hosted Predator UAV systems operated by the USAF to monitor the conflict in Bosnia. On 12 March 1997, the base was stormed by local people and several buildings, including the control tower, were destroyed. Lack of funds prevented the base from being repaired, and flying operations ceased in 2000. It is now used as a storage facility for fighter aircraft withdrawn from service. No air force aircraft are permanently based there."
--www.aeroflight.co.uk]]>

Butrint
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-04-26 14:35:56]]>

Butrint
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-04-26 14:35:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/butrint/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/butrint/ Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:35:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/butrint/ 39.74556900 20.02023300 <![CDATA[Castle of Shkodra(Rozafa)]]>

Castle of Shkodra(Rozafa)
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-04-26 14:29:57]]>

Castle of Shkodra(Rozafa)
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-04-26 14:29:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/castle-of-shkodra-rozafa/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/castle-of-shkodra-rozafa/ Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:29:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/castle-of-shkodra-rozafa/ 42.04632100 19.49368400 <![CDATA[Citadel of Berat]]>

Citadel of Berat
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-04-26 14:24:53]]>

Citadel of Berat
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-04-26 14:24:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/citadel-of-berat/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/citadel-of-berat/ Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:24:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/citadel-of-berat/ 40.70837700 19.94520700 <![CDATA[Petrela Castle]]>

Petrela Castle
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-04-25 16:13:07
Today it's also a restaurant.]]>

Petrela Castle
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-04-25 16:13:07
Today it's also a restaurant.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/petrela-castle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/petrela-castle/ Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:13:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/petrela-castle/ 41.25476700 19.85451000 <![CDATA[More Albanian bunkers]]>

More Albanian bunkers
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-01-30 10:10:40
Bunkers can be found literally everywhere in Albania, especially near the borders. Link here is to a picture from Wikipedia that shows typical sight on an Albanian field.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/more-albanian-bunkers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/more-albanian-bunkers/ Mon, 30 Jan 2006 10:10:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/more-albanian-bunkers/ 41.99627100 20.51794900 <![CDATA[Bunkers in Albania near the Jugoslavian border]]>

Bunkers in Albania near the Jugoslavian border

Bunkers in Albania near the Jugoslavian border
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-01-30 09:59:19
Albania, once the most paranoid country in the world, is full of cement domes. Enver Hoxha, the leader of the country from 1945 to 1985, littered the small country with 500,000 - 700,000 bunkers and fortifications.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bunkers-in-albania-near-the-jugoslavian-border/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bunkers-in-albania-near-the-jugoslavian-border/ Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:59:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bunkers-in-albania-near-the-jugoslavian-border/ 41.93765000 20.51410300 <![CDATA[Lezhë-Zadrima (closed Albanian military airfield)]]>

Lezhë-Zadrima (closed Albanian military airfield)
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 17:00:48
"Also widely known as 'Gjadr' or 'Gjadër', Zadrima is located in the north west of the country, south of Shkodër (Skhodra), about 65km north of Tiranë. The airfield is unique in Albania in being built near a mountain. It was built to allow aircraft after landing to go into a tunnel under the mountain. The tunnels have a capacity of storing about 50 aircraft plus personel. As the airfield is located in the side ofthe mountain, the pilots have to be careful not turn when taking off as they can crash on the sides of the mountain. This airfield was built to minimise the threat from the Serbian Air Force entering Albanian airspace. Hence, the most advanced aircraft, the F-7 was based there, to counter any Serbian aircraft. Construction of the base began in 1969, but because of its complexity it wasn't finished until the mid 1970s. The first aircraft to use its runway landed on 10 July 1973, and the official opening was held on 15 March 1974. Regiment 5646 was established here with one squadron of F-6s, but in May 1976 six FT-5s arrived here and also the F-7A squadron from Rinas. On 16 October 1976, a second F-6 squadron moved to the base from Kuçovë. The home unit was later redesignated 4010 Regt. From April to November 1995 the base hosted Predator UAV systems operated by the USAF to monitor the conflict in Bosnia. On 12 March 1997, the base was stormed by local people and several buildings, including the control tower, were destroyed. Lack of funds prevented the base from being repaired, and flying operations ceased in 2000. It is now used as a storage facility for fighter aircraft withdrawn from service. No air force aircraft are permanently based there."
--www.aeroflight.co.uk]]>

Kepi i Rodonit
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:59:50]]>

Kepi i Rodonit
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:59:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-rodonit/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-rodonit/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:59:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-rodonit/ 41.55894900 19.49867200 <![CDATA[Kepi i Palit]]>

Kepi i Palit
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:59:17]]>

Kepi i Palit
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:59:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-palit/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-palit/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:59:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-palit/ 41.39947500 19.41146900 <![CDATA[Bunë / Bojana River]]>

Bunë / Bojana River
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:58:44
In Albania it's the Bunë & in Serbia and Montenegro it's the Bojana. Whichever you wanna call it, this river makes up the most southern portion of the Serbia and Montenegro & Albania border as it flows into the Adriatic Sea.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bun-bojana-river/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bun-bojana-river/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:58:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bun-bojana-river/ 41.85600900 19.37473300 <![CDATA[Kukesi airstrip]]>

Kukesi airstrip
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:57:56
"Kukesi was a reserve airstrip. It is located in northern Albania, near the border between Kosovo and Macedonia. Date of construction not known. It is occasionally used by Albanian Air Force, but no air force aircraft are regularly based there. Referred to by NATO as 'Kukes', this base was used by NATO aircraft (including an RAF Chinook) during operation Allied Force, April-June 1999, to deliver relief supplies to refugees from Kosovo - although some problems were experienced as it was not equipped with airfield lighting for night operations. Subsequently, the airfield was rebuilt and is now used for civilian flights."
--www.aeroflight.co.uk]]>

Liqeni i Ulzës
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:56:47]]>

Liqeni i Ulzës
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:56:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liqeni-i-ulz-s/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liqeni-i-ulz-s/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:56:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liqeni-i-ulz-s/ 41.68163000 19.92233300 <![CDATA[Mat]]>

Mat
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:56:15]]>

Mat
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:56:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mat/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mat/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:56:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mat/ 41.67522000 19.65780300 <![CDATA[Port of Durrës]]>

Port of Durrës
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:55:36]]>

Port of Durrës
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:55:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-durr-s/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-durr-s/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:55:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-durr-s/ 41.30889000 19.45575700 <![CDATA[Rinas Mother Teresa Airport]]>

Rinas Mother Teresa Airport
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:54:28
Main airport of Albania.

"It was constructed in 1961 and is extremely large. It was the home of two squadrons of F-6 interceptors tasked with the defence of the capital. It is currently the home base to 4020 Regt (previously 7594 Regt). Facilities here were upgraded by the USA to enable USAF C-17s to use it for relief supply flights during Operation Allied Force in April 1999. It was also home to the spectacularly inept 'Task Force Hawk' deployment of US Army AH-64As and UH-60s of the 12th Avn Brigade between April and June 1999. After 2000 it was home to a squadron of F-6s and the few remaining serviceable F-7As."
--www.aeroflight.co.uk]]>

Kepi i Lagjit
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:53:01]]>

Kepi i Lagjit
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:53:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-lagjit/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-lagjit/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:53:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-lagjit/ 41.13988200 19.45610000 <![CDATA[Shkumbin]]>

Shkumbin
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:52:30]]>

Shkumbin
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:52:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shkumbin/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shkumbin/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:52:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shkumbin/ 41.06317400 19.63085200 <![CDATA[Këneta e Karavastasë]]>

Këneta e Karavastasë
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:51:28
Karavasta Lagoon is an important international wetlands area protected since 1994 but still under threat from surrounding areas who just don't care too much about conservation.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/k-neta-e-karavastas/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/k-neta-e-karavastas/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:51:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/k-neta-e-karavastas/ 40.92700300 19.49729900 <![CDATA[Berat-Kuçovë Air Base]]>

Berat-Kuçovë Air Base
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:50:31
"Also reported as being spelled Bezat-Kuçova. It is located in the south of the country, between Vlorë and Korcë, 40 miles (64 km) south of Tiranë. It was opened in 1955. Over time, it has hosted all the fighter types used by the Albanian AF - except the F-7A. This base also houses the Aviation Maintenance Unit which performs complete overhauls on all Albanian aircraft. On 10 March 1997, the base was occupied by violent demonstrators and most of the infrastructure was severely damaged. During 2002-2004 it was upgraded to full NATO standards with a new control tower, resurfaced runways and new lighting. All the MiG-15bis aircraft based here were retired in 2002 and placed in storage in a large shelter constucted inside the mountain bordering the base."
--www.aeroflight.co.uk]]>

1 Osum + 1 Devoll = 1 Seman
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:48:38
The Osum river from the south joins the Devoll from the east/north and together they form the Seman which empties into the Adriatic Sea.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/1-osum-1-devoll-1-seman/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/1-osum-1-devoll-1-seman/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:48:38 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/1-osum-1-devoll-1-seman/ 40.81303000 19.86156500 <![CDATA[Kepi i Semanit]]>

Kepi i Semanit
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:46:53
Where the Seman river empties into the Adriatic Sea.]]>

Kepi i Semanit
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:46:53
Where the Seman river empties into the Adriatic Sea.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-semanit/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-semanit/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:46:53 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kepi-i-semanit/ 40.82186400 19.38056900 <![CDATA[Vjosë (or Aóos) River Delta]]>

Vjosë (or Aóos) River Delta
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:45:47
The Vjosë, starting in Greece as the Aóos, empties into the Adriatic Sea here at this cape which I cannot find a name for while even the tiniest little capes in Albania seem to have names, this one doesn't!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vjos-or-a-os-river-delta/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vjos-or-a-os-river-delta/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:45:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vjos-or-a-os-river-delta/ 40.65694100 19.33628100 <![CDATA[Laguna e Nartes (Narta Lagoon)]]>

Laguna e Nartes (Narta Lagoon)
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:43:51
Part of a significant ecosystem in the surrounding area which is constantly in danger of being further destroyed by a hydrochloric acid factory, oil exploration, deforestation, Albanian suburban sprawl, hunting, dynamite fishing and claims made to enlarge the nearby farms and saltpans.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/laguna-e-nartes-narta-lagoon/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/laguna-e-nartes-narta-lagoon/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:43:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/laguna-e-nartes-narta-lagoon/ 40.53624200 19.42657500 <![CDATA[Sazan]]>

Sazan
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:42:03
Used as a fort by Italy during World Wars I & II. Post-WWII, the Soviets constructed a submarine base on the island which they used until relations with Albania collapsed in 1961. Today, Italy & Albania use the island to try to halt smuggling of all sorts including drugs and humans.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sazan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sazan/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:42:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sazan/ 40.49291500 19.28581200 <![CDATA[Vlorës Bay]]>

Vlorës Bay
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:41:02
The mountainous Karaburun shelters the bay on the west. The city of Vlorë is on the northeastern shore where one can catch a ferry over to Italy.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vlor-s-bay/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vlor-s-bay/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:41:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vlor-s-bay/ 40.41663300 19.43893400 <![CDATA[Karaburun]]>

Karaburun
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:39:55]]>

Karaburun
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-16 16:39:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karaburun/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karaburun/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:39:55 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karaburun/ 40.37898200 19.38400300 <![CDATA[Gjirokastër]]>

Gjirokastër
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-14 12:38:38]]>

Gjirokastër
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-14 12:38:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gjirokast-r/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gjirokast-r/ Mon, 14 Nov 2005 12:38:38 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gjirokast-r/ 40.08148600 20.14377600