The Mountains Between Serbia and Macedonia
The hills that lie between Serbia and Macedonia are part of Mount Haemus, a great mountain range known by several […]
Arrival at Leskovac
From there, we came to Leskovac, also called Lefcovia. In this town, I observed little of special note, except for
The River Morava and Its Trade
By the River Morava, many of the goods of Servia and part of Bulgaria are carried down into the Danube,
Journey to Baditzna and Changing Customs
From there we traveled onward to Baditzna, where I first noticed a clear change in the dress of the women.
Belgrade as the Bulwark of Hungary
This place, Belgrade, was in earlier times the great bulwark and defense of the Kingdom of Hungary. For many years
Market Buildings and Their Design
The main market buildings in Belgrade are built in a style similar to a cathedral church. Inside, especially on the
Journey by Water to Belgrade
From Zemun, where Stephen the usurping king had once withdrawn and later died, we continued our journey by water toward
Underground Villages and Hidden Lives
In this country, many families and the inhabitants of several small towns live entirely underground. Their homes are not built
The Great Bridge and Its Importance
Anyone who looks upon this great wooden bridge cannot help but feel amazed. The bridge is built entirely of wood
Journey Through Hungary and the Ottoman Lands
Along our journey, we came upon a newly built khan, also known as a caravanserai, a resting place for travelers