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Explore Picar in Albania

Picar in the region of Vlorë is a town in Albania - some 57 mi or ( 92 km ) South of Tirana , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Picar is now 11:34 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Tirane " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Sarandë, Sofia, Peshkopi, Gjirokastër, and Skopje. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Sarandë . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Picar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Albania Spot - Albania has claimed the Nr 1 Spot in the top 10 countries for 2011

7:50 min by AlbSpot
Views: 21645 Rating: 4.83

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011 has just come out, and Albania has claimed the number one spot in the top 10 countries for 2011. www.lonelyplanet.com Like our page on facebook: www.facebook.com ..

Vlora Vere 2008

3:40 min by legend1912
Views: 11180 Rating: 4.71

www.biibu.com Vlora gati Per turistet ..


SEASIDE - VLORE

0:28 min by Nestor Muka
Views: 5420 Rating: 3.75

vidio date 19 dhjetor 2007 ..

Paratrike in Vlora - Albania (first time in Albania) - EAGLES AERO KLUB - www.eagles-sky.com

3:14 min by auron rrokaj
Views: 5021 Rating: 4.25

www.eagles-sky.com EAGLES AERO KLUB Paratrike Fly Products, ITV Dakota. For the first time a paratrike flying in Albania. Pics and short video of Vlora City from the air. Fluturimi me paratrike, nisja ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Shushicë (river)

The Shushicë is a river in southern Albania, tributary of the Vjosë. Its source is in the southeastern part of the Vlorë District, near the village Kuç, municipality Horë-Vranisht. It flows generally northwest through Brataj, Kotë and Shushicë and flows into the Vjosë near Armen, northeast of Vlorë. In late 1943 the area was the battlefield of the battle of Drashovica.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 40.57 19.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Rivers of Albania

Battle of Drashovica

The Battle of Drashovica (Albanian: Beteja e Drashovicës) was a battle of the Albanian Resistance of World War II against Nazi Germany. The battle took place in late 1943, in the areas of Drashovicë and Mavrovë in south-western Albania in the region of Shushicë.

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Located at 40.45 19.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: 1943 in Albania, Battles involving Balli Kombëtar, Conflicts in 1943, Military history of Albania during World War II, Military history of Germany during World War II

Flag's Square

The Flag's Square (Albanian: Sheshi i Flamurit) is the main plaza in Vlorë, Albania, dedicated to the Albanian Declaration of Independence. In its center is the Independence Monument, a sculpture worked by Albanian artist, Mumtaz Dhrami.

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Located at 40.47 19.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Squares in Albania, Vlorë

Independence Monument (Albania)

The Monument of Independence is a monument in Vlorë, Albania, dedicated to the Albanian Declaration of Independence and worked by Albanian sculptor, Mumtaz Dhrami. It is found in the Flag's Plaza.

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Located at 40.47 19.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Monuments and memorials in Albania, National symbols of Albania, Vlorë

Muradie Mosque

The Muradie Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Muradies) is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Vlorë.

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Located at 40.47 19.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Cultural Monuments of Albania, Mosques in Albania, Vlorë

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