by some called Larta, a town of Lower Albania, in Turkey in Europe, with a Greek archbishop's see. It is a pretty large town, and contains about 7 or 8000 inhabitants, Greeks and Turks, but the former are the most numerous. The cathedral has as many windows and doors as there are days in the year. It is supported by above 2000 marble pillars; and was built by Michael Ducas Commeno emperor of Constantinople, as appears by an inscription over the great door. It carries on a considerable trade, particularly in tobacco and furs. E. Long. 31° 30'. N. Lat. 39° 28'.