Lac de Skadar

Lac · 🇲🇪 Monténégro

Superficie 362 km²

Fuseau horaire Europe/Podgorica, Europe/Tirane

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Lake Skadar Essentials

Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans, spans the border of Montenegro and Albania. This collection features the Ottoman-era Mesi Bridge and the ancient Rozafa Castle overlooking Shkodër. Highlights include the landmark Pavlova strana viewpoint, the 14th-century Starčevo Monastery on a remote island, and the ruins of Fortress Old Bar. These sites represent the region's diverse history, from medieval fortifications and island religious retreats to significant religious architecture like the Shkodër Cathedral and Ebu Beker Mosque.

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Historic Castles and Ruins

This collection spans the cross-border region of Shkodër Lake, showcasing a strategic landscape shaped by Illyrian, Venetian, and Ottoman influences. Highlights include the massive Rozafa Castle in Albania and the extensive archaeological site of Stari Bar in Montenegro. The list features unique island fortifications such as Lesendro and Grmožur—a former Ottoman prison—alongside ruined monastic complexes like Ratac Abbey and Prečista Krajinska, one of the oldest ecclesiastical sites in the Balkans.

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Religious Heritage

This collection spans the Shkodër and Bar regions, showcasing a significant cross-section of Catholic, Orthodox, and Islamic architecture. Key sites include the 18th-century Lead Mosque and the modern gold-domed Church of St. Jovan Vladimir. The list also highlights the 'Holy Islands' of Lake Skadar, featuring secluded 14th and 15th-century monasteries like Starčevo and Kom, which served as vital cultural and spiritual centers during the Balšić and Crnojević dynasties.

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Nature and Viewpoints

Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans, is defined by its karst landscape and the surrounding Rumija mountain range. This selection highlights the region's most significant natural features, including the iconic horseshoe bend of the Crnojević River at Pavlova strana and the 1,183-meter summit of Vrsuta. The list also includes subterranean sites like Obodska pećina and the underwater karst spring of Syrit të Sheganit, alongside various high-altitude viewpoints overlooking the lake's archipelago and the Adriatic coast.

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