Time Zone |
Asia/Baghdad |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Europe/Tirane |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Al-A'imma is a historic town in Anbar Province, Iraq, located on the west bank of the Euphrates River, about 120 kilometers from the capital city of Baghdad. The city is known for its important religious status in Shi'a Islam and has several ancient mosques and madrasas, the most famous of which is the Al-Ghosh Mosque, considered one of the holy sites of one of the Twelve Imams of Shi'a Islam. Historically, El Ghosh was an important node connecting trade routes in Mesopotamia and witnessed the rise and fall of several civilizations. Although it has been somewhat affected by regional conflicts in recent years, the local residents have worked hard to preserve their cultural heritage, and the farmland and orchards around the city maintain a traditional agricultural economy, demonstrating the unique natural and humanistic features of the central region of Iraq.
Located on the Adriatic coast of western Albania, Durrës is the country's second largest city and largest seaport, just 30 kilometers from the capital, Tirana. As Albania's most important economic and transportation hub, Durrës, with a history of more than 2,500 years, is one of the oldest settlements in the Balkans.
The city's most famous landmark is the Roman amphitheater, built in the 2nd century AD, which seated 15,000 spectators and is one of the largest Roman monuments in the Balkans. The Archaeological Museum of Durrës contains valuable artifacts from Illyrian times to the Middle Ages, while the Venetian amphitheatre and the Byzantine walls bear witness to the historical layers of the convergence of multiple civilizations.
The 10-kilometer-long Durrës Beach is Albania's most popular summer destination, dotted with resorts, restaurants and entertainment facilities. The city center retains its Ottoman-era architecture, while the new port terminal and waterfront walkway offer a modern, urban feel. As a ferry hub to Italy, Durres attracts a large number of international tourists every year to experience its unique landscape and cultural charms.