City
Prizren
Kosovo
An Ottoman-era river town of mosques, an arched stone bridge and a hilltop fortress, and the country's most pi...
Balkans
Kosovo
A small, young-feeling Balkan destination of Ottoman towns, medieval monasteries, canyons and mountains, with a lively capital and warm hospitality.
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For storytellers
Why Kosovo matters
Kosovo is compact, welcoming and easy to explore. Pristina is a youthful capital with a busy cafe scene, a university crowd and some unusual architecture. Prizren, in the south, is an Ottoman-era river town with a hilltop fortress, mosques and a famous film festival. In the west, medieval monasteries stand near the Accursed Mountains, where canyons and waterfalls are only a short drive from the towns. Prices are low, strong coffee is everywhere, and visitors are often invited to sit and talk. It is a fresh and rewarding place to travel.
Talking points
- Pristina has one of the youngest populations in Europe, and its cafe scene shows it.
- Prizren's old town sits along a river beneath a hilltop fortress.
- Several medieval monasteries are recognised by UNESCO.
- Mountains and canyons in the west are good for hiking and rafting.
- Strong coffee and hospitality are part of daily life.
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- Capital
- Pristina
- Languages
- Albanian, Serbian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- May to June and September for comfortable weather; July and August are hot, and winter brings snow and skiing in the Sharr mountains.
Where to base yourself
Cities and towns in Kosovo
City
Pristina
Kosovo
A youthful capital of cafes, bold architecture, a pedestrian boulevard and a lively cultural scene.
City
Peja
Kosovo
A western city at the foot of the Accursed Mountains, with an old bazaar, a medieval monastery and a canyon on...
City
Gjakova
Kosovo
A southwestern town known for its Ottoman-style bazaar, mosques and traditional craft shops.
Top places
What to see in Kosovo
- Top places
- Church, mosque or temple 6
- Monument 1
- Other 1
- Park 1
- Castle 1
- Bridge 1
- River or canal 1
- Waterfall 1
- Market 1
Bridge
Old Stone Bridge
Prizren, Kosovo
An arched stone bridge over the Lumbardhi river in the heart of Prizren's old town.
Castle
Prizren Fortress
Prizren, Kosovo
A hilltop fortress above the old town with the best panorama of Prizren's roofs, minarets and river.
River or canal
Rugova Canyon
Peja, Kosovo
A dramatic limestone canyon in the Accursed Mountains with cliffs, forests, via ferrata routes and trails.
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Visoki Decani Monastery
Peja, Kosovo
A 14th-century monastery with an exceptional collection of medieval frescoes, in a forested valley.
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Gracanica Monastery
Pristina, Kosovo
A 14th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery with five domes and fine medieval frescoes, just outside Pristina.
Church, mosque or temple
Mother Teresa Cathedral
Pristina, Kosovo
A modern Catholic cathedral with a tall bell tower, a city viewpoint and colourful interior murals.
Other
National Library of Kosovo
Pristina, Kosovo
A bold 1980s building covered in domes and a metal mesh, one of the most unusual libraries anywhere.
Monument
Newborn Monument
Pristina, Kosovo
Large block letters spelling NEWBORN, repainted each year with a new design.
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Patriarchate of Pec
Peja, Kosovo
A group of medieval churches at the mouth of the Rugova canyon, with frescoes and a peaceful garden.
Church, mosque or temple
Sinan Pasha Mosque
Prizren, Kosovo
A 17th-century Ottoman mosque with a large dome and slender minaret beside the river.
Market
Gjakova Old Bazaar
Gjakova, Kosovo
A long covered Ottoman bazaar with craft workshops, small shops and a historic mosque close by.
Waterfall
Mirusha Waterfalls
Kosovo
A series of small waterfalls and turquoise pools in a limestone gorge, a favourite swimming spot.
Park
Germia Park
Pristina, Kosovo
A large forest park on Pristina's edge with walking trails, picnic areas and a swimming pool complex.
Church, mosque or temple
Hadum Mosque
Gjakova, Kosovo
A 16th-century Ottoman mosque in Gjakova with a domed prayer hall and a quiet garden.
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