Pristina: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Kosova Art Gallery
Nestled in the heart of Pristina, the capital city of Kosovo, the Kosova Art Gallery stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and contemporary art. Established with a mission to preserve and promote the visual arts of Kosovo, the gallery is a must-visit destination for...
Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa
Nestled in the heart of Pristina, the vibrant capital of Kosovo, stands the Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa—a spiritual beacon and an architectural testament to the city's contemporary renaissance. This modern church not only serves as a place of worship but also...
Heroinat Memorial
The Heroinat Memorial in Pristina, Kosovo, stands as a poignant tribute to the women who suffered during the Kosovo War. Unveiled in 2015, this striking monument is dedicated to the thousands of wartime sexual violence survivors, acknowledging their courage and the...
Kosovo Museum
Nestled in the heart of Pristina, the vibrant capital city of Kosovo, the Kosovo Museum stands as a custodian of the region's rich and tumultuous history. Established in 1949, this museum is a cornerstone of cultural heritage, offering visitors a window into the past...
Gazimestan
Gazimestan is a memorial site located near the city of Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. This monument is of significant historical importance, as it marks the location where the Battle of Kosovo took place on June 28, 1389.
National Theatre of Kosovo
The National Theatre of Kosovo, a cultural beacon in the heart of Pristina, stands as a testament to the rich artistic heritage and contemporary creativity of the region. Founded in the 1940s, this institution has become a hub for theatrical innovation, offering a...
Rilindja Tower
Rilindja Tower, a prominent landmark in the bustling city of Pristina, Kosovo, stands as a testament to the region's history and growth. This building, once the tallest in the former Yugoslavia, was completed in 1972 and originally served as the headquarters for the...
Ethnological Museum
The Ethnological Treasure of Kosovo is an ethnographic museum in Pristina, Kosovo. It is located in Emin Gjiku Complex, a monument of culture from the 18th century. This house was once owned by the family of Emin Gjikolli. Emin Gjikolli nickname means "little man", in Turkish "Eminçik", which the complex holds the name today.
Imperial Mosque
The Imperial Mosque also known as King's Mosque is an Ottoman mosque located in Pristina, Kosovo. It was built in 1461 by Sultan Mehmet II Fatih. The mosque was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1990 by the Republic of Serbia.
Germia Park
Germia is a regional park located in the northeast of Prishtina, Kosovo, and covers an area of 62 square kilometres. This mountain massif is a part of the Rhodope Mountains, which lie from the Black Mountain of Skopje to Kopaonik mountains.
Tomb of Sultan Murad
The Tomb of Sultan Murad is a mausoleum dedicated to the Ottoman Sultan Murad I located in the Prishtina District, Kosovo. Murad I was killed in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. The monument was built in the 14th century by Murad I's son Bayezid I, becoming the first example of Ottoman architecture in the Kosovo territory.
Bear Sanctuary Pristina
The Bear Sanctuary Pristina is a national park in Kosovo in close proximity to the city of Pristina.
National Library of Kosovo
The National Library of Kosovo is the highest library institution in Kosovo established by the Assembly and is located in Pristina.
Great Hamam of Pristina
The Great Hammam of Pristina is one of the few Ottoman era monuments in Pristina, Kosovo. Hamams are also known as Turkish baths. It was built in the 15th century and was part of the Imperial Mosque. During the months of summer and spring, it was used as a meeting place.
Church of Christ the Saviour
The Cathedral church of Christ the Saviour in Pristina, Kosovo is an unfinished Serbian Orthodox Christian church whose construction began in 1992.
First Albanian School in Pristina
The First Albanian School in Pristina is a cultural heritage monument in Pristina, Kosovo, and one of the oldest intact buildings in the entire city.
Universiteti i Prishtinës Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts of Pristina is the faculty of arts of the University of Pristina, located in Pristina, Kosovo.
Jashar Pasha Mosque
The Jashar Pasha Mosque is a Mosque in Prishtina, Kosovo. It was named after Mehmet Yasar.
Bazaar of Pristina
The Bazaar of Prishtina, Kosovo, was the core merchandising center of the Old Prishtina since the 15th century, when it was built. It played a significant role in the physical, economic, and social development of Pristina.
National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo
The National Institute of Public Health of Kosova is the oldest and highest health, professional and scientific institution of Kosovo, which organizes, develops, supervises and implements public health policies in Kosovo.
University for Business and Technology
University for Business and Technology is a private university located in Kosovo.
Theatres in Pristina
Pristina has only 3 active theatres National Theatre of Kosova, ODA Theatre and DODONA Theatre. They give live performances every week. There are 21 well-known Kosovan actors employed. They are located in the heart of Pristina. National Theatre is placed in the middle downtown of the city, near the main government building.
Religion in Pristina
Kosovo does not have an official religion. Like the rest of the country, the majority of Pristina's population consider themselves to be Muslim. However, most do not actively practice Islam, nor do they attend mosques or the religious services required by their religion.
Bregu i Diellit
Bregu i Diellit also informally known as Kodra e Diellit is the largest and most populated district of Pristina, the capital of Kosovo.
Bill Clinton Boulevard
Bill Clinton Boulevard is a boulevard located in Pristina, Kosovo. Following the Kosovo War of 1998 to 1999, Albanians in Kosovo wanted to thank former U.S. President Bill Clinton for his help in their struggle with the government of Yugoslavia.
Iliria College
Iliria College is a private provider of higher education in Kosovo. The Iliria Kolleg Pristina began its activity in 2001 as a private institution which combines the Albanian educational tradition with contemporary concepts. The Iliria College is member of the Balkan Universities Network.
European College of Kosovo
The European College of Kosovo, also referred to as ECK, is a higher education institution located in the center of Prishtina, Kosovo.
University of Pristina
The University of Pristina is a public university located in Pristina, Kosovo. It is the institution that emerged after the disestablishment of the University of Pristina as a result of the Kosovo War. The inauguration of the university was a historical occurrence not only for the people of Kosovo, but for the whole Albanian nation.
Gazimestan speech
The Gazimestan speech was given on 28 June 1989 by Slobodan Milošević, then president of Serbia, at the Gazimestan monument on the Kosovo field. It was the centrepiece of a day-long event to mark the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, which was fought at the site in 1389.
Palace of Justice
The Palace of Justice in Pristina is the seat of most of the courts of the Republic of Kosovo. It is located in the capital city of Kosovo, Pristina. Its construction began on 23 June 2011 and continued into 2014.
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Region: Pristina