Prizren

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Prizren, in Kosovo, is a city of mosques and monasteries dating to the 14th century.

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Get in

A view of Prizren looking down from the Serbian section of the city
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A view of Prizren looking down from the Serbian section of the city

The best way to get to Prizren is by bus from Pristina. You can also catch a bus from Skopje Additionally, on a very questionable road through the mountains you can arrive from Tirana.

Get around

From the bus station everything is within walking distance

See

  • The Turkish baths
  • The mostly destroyed Serbian Quarter above the city
  • Numerous mosques

Do

There is much more going on in Prizren during the Summer than any other time of the year. One of the events that takes place in this historic town is the film festival Dokufest. Also, during the winter one can take a skiing trip in the surrounding area of Brezovica.

Buy

Eat

Drink

There are plenty of coffee shops, bars, and pubs located in the downtown Shadervan. Also, various bakeries exist in the area with the most outstanding pastries and fresh daily specials.

Sleep

Turkish style baths located in the center of Prizren
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Turkish style baths located in the center of Prizren

Cheap accommodation may be hard to come by

Get out

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