Cultural Center of Balkans

Cities

Ljubljana

Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia - the Balkan’s country of castles, picturesque and dynamic city of parks and full of surprises - for centuries managed to maintain friendly and relaxed atmosphere of a small town. This region is characterized by the traditional hospitality, diverse nature, pleasing small cities, castles, country churches with rich artistic heritage and quality restaurants with local dishes.

Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital city, but also cultural, political and economic center of Romania. It is located on the river Dimbovica in Wallachia. It was the capital of Wallachian rulers since the 17th century and the capital of the whole Republic of Romania is since 1861.

Belgrade

Belgrade is the city that constantly watches over the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Its rich history illuminates it, being the most important transport hub of Southeast Europe and of the Balkan Peninsula. Through the ages it was constantly changing rulers, but never its spirit that can still be testified in the oldest parts of the city.

Ohrid

The soul of the Balkans, the cradle of Slovenian literacy, open-air museum, the center of Orthodox spirituality – these are just some of the terms that describe this city . It is located in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on the northeastern shore of Lake Ohrid and it represents the center of the Ohrid Archibishopric. Since 1980, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid are under the protection of UNESCO with their cultural and natural resources.