Top Things to Do and See in Kosovo

Why visit Kosovo

Kosovo packs Ottoman old towns, Byzantine monasteries and wild mountains into one of Europe's smallest and most affordable countries. Distances are short, the food is generous and travellers are still rare enough to feel welcome everywhere.

Prizren and its Ottoman old town

Prizren is Kosovo's most beautiful city. Cross the Old Stone Bridge over the Lumbardhi river, climb to Prizren Fortress (Kalaja) at sunset for sweeping rooftop views, and visit the colourful Sinan Pasha Mosque. In August the Dokufest documentary film festival fills the streets and riverbanks with screenings.

Pristina, the lively capital

Pristina mixes brutalist landmarks with cafe culture. See the striking National Library, the towering Bill Clinton statue and boulevard, and the Newborn Monument, repainted every year. The buzzing Mother Teresa Boulevard is the place for an evening macchiato.

The Rugova Valley and Peja

Near Peja (Peć), the Rugova Canyon offers hiking, a via ferrata and the Marash zipline. Don't miss the Patriarchate of Peja, a 13th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site with breathtaking frescoes.

Gjakova's Grand Bazaar

The Old Bazaar (Çarshia e Madhe) in Gjakova is one of the oldest in the Balkans, rebuilt after the war. Wander its cobbled lanes of craft shops, sip tea and admire the restored Hadum Mosque.

Mirusha Waterfalls

The Mirusha canyon hides a chain of waterfalls and turquoise pools, perfect for a summer swim and a picnic between Prizren and Gjakova.

Gracanica Monastery

Near Pristina, the 14th-century Gracanica Monastery is another UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and medieval frescoes.

Hiking the Accursed Mountains

Kosovo shares the Bjeshkët e Nemuna (Accursed Mountains) with Albania and Montenegro. The cross-border Peaks of the Balkans trail and the lakes around Brezovica reward hikers with dramatic alpine scenery.

Germia Park and local food

Escape Pristina at Germia Park for forest trails and an outdoor pool. Everywhere, try flija (layered pancake), qebapa, fresh ajvar and strong Turkish-style coffee.

Practical tips

• The currency is the euro, even though Kosovo is not in the EU.
• Buses link all main towns cheaply; a car helps for the mountains.
• Locals are warm and English is widely spoken by younger people.

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