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Eastern and Balkan Europe (PECOB),
a project promoted by IECOB and AIS.
In the Tirana town-centre there is a number of important multi-national financial companies just a few steps from the mausoleum that Enver Hoxha had built in his honor.
See the picture "Ender Hoxha Mausoleum"
The fact that a new social class is growing is supported also by the constructions of these new residential areas carefully protected by fences and gates.
See the picture "New residential areas"
This section contains photographic galleries of central eastern europe and balkan countries.
The river allowed for the construction of water mills: it is still possible to see some of them.
See the picture "A mill on the Vltava river"
The castle is located on the highest part of Prague and it is the best place to have a panoramic view of the city and the many bridges that cross the Vltava.
See the picture "View from the castle"
The architecture of Prague is very varied in style. These pilasters are just an example.
See the picture "Strange pilasters"
Saint Florian's gate is connected with the central square of Cracow by Ulica Floriańska, one of the most crowded streets of the town centre.
See the picture "Saint Florian's gate"
The most ancient buildings of Cracow are located on the Wawel hill. In the picture, you see the cathedral where the crowning of Polish kings used to take place, and where they were buried after their death.
See the picture "Wawel Cathedral"