KëlcyrëGorge atlas

Place atlas

Four places, one geography.

Documentary photography where the source is exact; clear map artwork where it is not. Every page separates fact from guidance.

Cliffs and river in Këlcyrë Gorge
01

River gorge · landscape

Këlcyrë Gorge

The limestone gate where the Vjosa narrows between cliff and old road.

Open place
Orientation sketch of KëlcyrëKëlcyrë at centre, the gorge and Black Water to the south, Castle Hill to the north, and Dëshnica to the east.KëlcyrëCastle HillGorgeBlack WaterDëshnicaOrientation, not navigationN
02

Ruins · viewpoint

Castle Hill

Fortification traces above town and an open reading of the whole valley.

Open place
Black Water spring meeting the Vjosa near Këlcyrë
03

Springs · karst water

Black Water and the springs

Cold water emerging from limestone and joining the Vjosa.

Open place
Meadow and hills near Dëshnicë
04

Villages · working landscape

Dëshnica Valley

A side valley of villages, orchards, and local roads.

Open place

Orientation only

Vjosa · Klisura · Dëshnica

Skica tregon marrëdhëniet kryesore / The sketch shows the main relationships. Use current navigation for the road.

Orientation sketch of KëlcyrëKëlcyrë at centre, the gorge and Black Water to the south, Castle Hill to the north, and Dëshnica to the east.KëlcyrëCastle HillGorgeBlack WaterDëshnicaOrientation, not navigationN