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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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.

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Visoki Decani Monastery

Peja, Kosovo

A 14th-century monastery with an exceptional collection of medieval frescoes, in a forested valley.

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Gracanica Monastery

Pristina, Kosovo

A 14th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery with five domes and fine medieval frescoes, just outside Pristina.

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Mother Teresa Cathedral

Pristina, Kosovo

A modern Catholic cathedral with a tall bell tower, a city viewpoint and colourful interior murals.

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Patriarchate of Pec

Peja, Kosovo

A group of medieval churches at the mouth of the Rugova canyon, with frescoes and a peaceful garden.

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Sinan Pasha Mosque

Prizren, Kosovo

A 17th-century Ottoman mosque with a large dome and slender minaret beside the river.

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Hadum Mosque

Gjakova, Kosovo

A 16th-century Ottoman mosque in Gjakova with a domed prayer hall and a quiet garden.

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