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 · Kosovo · Pristina District
Mother Teresa Cathedral
A modern Catholic cathedral with a tall bell tower, a city viewpoint and colourful interior murals.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Mother Teresa Cathedral matters
Opened in the 2010s, the cathedral is named for Mother Teresa, whose family has local roots. The bell tower can be climbed for a view over the capital, and the interior is decorated with large murals. It stands on the main boulevard and is easy to include on a walk.
Talking points
- It is named after Mother Teresa.
- The bell tower gives a view over the city.
- Large murals cover the interior.
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