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Historiku i Pogradecit
Pogradeci ndodhet rreth 139 km
larg nga Tirana, kryeqyteti i Shqiperise, 40 km larg nga Korca, 5 km larg
nga Tushemishti (pike kufitare me Maqedonine), 25 km larg nga qyteti
i Ohrit (i cili ndodhet ne anen tjeter te liqenit te Pogradecit).Aeroporti
me i afert i qytetit eshte aeroporti i Ohrit. Pogradeci eshte stacioni i fundit i
linjes hekurudhore Tirane-Durres-Elbasan-Librazhd-Pogradec
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Pogradec is a city in southeastern Albania, situated on the shores
of Ohrid lake. It is the capital of the District of Pogradec, in the
County of Korçë, located at 40.87°N and 20.70°E with a population of
around 30,000 (2005 est). The total area of the district is 725 km².
Pogradec alone occupies about 15 km². This city is surrounded by
hills on the southern and western side. The lake is in the eastern
and northern side of the city. The highway linking to Tirana,
Elbasan and Korçë passes through the city. It is located SE of
Elbasan, SW of Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia, N of Korçë and NW
of Florina in Greece. The name of the town comes from the South
Slavic languages: Pogradec = Po(d) (under) and Gradec (little town)
and means literally "Under the little town". It was known as
İstarova or İstarye during Ottoman rule and was bounded to as
kaza center in Görice Sanjak of Manastır Vilayet before Balkan Wars.
The shores of Lake Lychnidus were
inhabited as early as (6000-2000 BC)[citation needed].Lake Ohrid is
one of the locations for the Illyrian tribe of the Encheleans[3]
that is near Pogradec.The area in the antiquity was at the border[4]
between Chaonia and Illyria. This is one of the locations that the
Illyrians had started copying the styles of the Macedonians.[4]
Drilon, the name of the river that flows into the lake near
Tushemisht, is mentioned in early texts of antiquity. The hill
overlooking Pogradec is the site of old castle ruins dating back to
5th century[citation needed].
Pogradec throughout the centuries was occupied by the Macedonians,
Romans, Bulgarians, Serbians, Ottomans, French, Greeks, Italian, and
German armies. The second Albanian language schools was started in
Pogradec. During the Greco-Italian war in 1940-1941 Pogradec and the
areas around it were cut in two by the war front. The town was a
favorite summer escape for many communist government officials and
particularly Enver Hoxha. The summer residences and the area around
them were sealed off from the public
Pogradec is well known for its famous
writers and poets such as Lasgush Poradeci and Mitrush Kuteli, and
lately Luan Starova. Their works are a crucial part of Albanian
literature. The town is also the home of nationally acclaimed
painters like Anastas Kostandini(Taso), Gjergji Lako, Gentian Zeka,
Vangjo Vasili and Ilir Dhima. All kinds of sports are practiced in
town, especially by the youth. Pogradec has a professional soccer
team (currently in the Superliga,the best division in Albania) which
holds the name Pogradeci. There are several varsity soccer teams
mainly composed of high school students. Even volleyball and
basketball are played competitively. During the summer, beach
volleyball draws the attention of all the residents. Many
professional volleyball teams from Albania and other Balkanic
countries participate in a championship which lasts about two weeks.
Pogradeci team has been awarded the first prize several times. Other
sports to mention are swimming and boxing. The boxing team, "Dragoi",
is one of the top teams in the nation and has always trained
champions. Pogradec has also a rich folklore. Many songs and dances
have been created throughout the centuries. Their themes are based
on the beauty of the lake and the love for nature. Lately, with the
initiative of "Pirro Xexi" puppet theater, the "Puppet Theater
Festival" has been taking place in town. The participants vary from
national to European level. All towns around Lake Ohrid gather for
Lake Day in a festival where local delicacies including food and
culture are showcased. |
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