Manastir Collection

First Balkan War - Abandoned Gun Battery
First Balkan War - Abandoned Turkish artillery post at the Monastery of Rachtani near the Town of Bitola, Macedonia. Date: 1912

Macedonia - Water Mills at Bukovo, near Bitola
WW1 era - Water Mills at Bukovo, near Bitola (formerly Monastir or Manastir), Macedonia. Date: circa 1910s

Bitola, Macedonia - street scene Date: circa 1910s

St Mary Peribleptos Monastery - Istanbul
Byzantine Church and Monastery of St Mary Peribleptos - Istanbul, Turkey (Sulu Manastir). A string in the foreground holds a row of drying fish

Macedonia - Bitola - Damage to Turkish Officers Mess
WW1 - Macedonia - Bitola - Damage to the rather ancient building used as the Turkish Officers Mess after allied bombardment. Date: circa 1918

The Iconostasis in the Orthodox Monastery at Manastir-Karpaz, Northern Cyprus, Cyprus, Europe

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Discover the rich history and cultural mosaic of Manastir, Macedonia. Witness the remnants of the First Balkan War at the abandoned Gun Battery, a poignant reminder of past conflicts. Explore the picturesque water mills at Bukovo, near Bitola, where time seems to stand still. Stroll through the vibrant streets of Bitola, a melting pot of influences. Marvel at the ancient St. Mary Peribleptos Monastery in Istanbul, a testament to Byzantine architecture. Behold the damage to the Turkish Officers Mess, a poignant symbol of Bitola's tumultuous past. Delve into the spiritual heart of the city by visiting its mosques, including the stunning Ishak Mosque. Lastly, experience the Orthodox faith in the beautiful monastery at Manastir-Karpaz in Northern Cyprus, with its intricately carved iconostasis.