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mosque / yellow

This image captures the contrast between the old and the new in Tirana, the capital city of Albania. On the left, a white mosque with two minarets and a dome stands as a symbol of the city’s religious and cultural heritage. On the right, a modern building with a yellow facade represents the city’s recent development and economic growth. The image shows how Tirana is a city that respects its past while embracing its future

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Albania
Camera: X-T30
Copyright: © Gilliard Bressan