The Balkans are often called a crossroads of civilizations, and nowhere is that more visible than in the region’s religious landmarks. From Ottoman-era mosques with dazzling painted interiors, to centuries-old Orthodox monasteries clinging to hillsides, to Catholic cathedrals and Jewish synagogues that speak to diverse communities past and present — every town seems to hold …
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