Things to see in Pristina
Pristina is the capital of Kosovo, with an urban population of about 465 thousand. Below are 20 notable places within about 7 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa in Pristina Place of worship
The Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Pristina, Kosovo. In 2007, the Government of Kosovo approved plans for the building.
2King's Mosque in Pristina Place of worship
The Imperial Mosque, also known as King's Mosque, is an Ottoman mosque located in Pristina, Kosovo. It was built in 1461 by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.
3National Theater of Kosovo Arts & culture
The National Theatre of Kosovo was founded in 1946 in the city of Prizren, Kosovo. It is the highest ranked theatre institution in the country, with the largest number of productions.
4Newborn monument History
The Newborn Monument (NEWBORN) is a typographic sculpture and tourist attraction in Pristina, Kosovo. Located in front of the Palace of Youth and Sports, the monument was unveiled on 17 February 2008, the day that Kosovo formally declared its independence from Serbia.
5National Museum of Kosovo Museum
The Kosovo Museum is the national museum of Kosovo, located in the city of Pristina. Established by Yugoslav authorities in 1949, this is the largest museum in Kosovo.
6National Gallery of Kosovo Museum
The National Gallery of Kosovo, formerly known as the Kosova National Art Gallery, is an art gallery situated at the University of Pristina Campus that focuses on 20th-century art.
7Gazimestan History
Gazimestan is the name of a memorial site and monument commemorating the Battle of Kosovo (1389), situated about 6–7 kilometres southeast of the actual battlefield, known as the Kosovo field.
8Christ the Saviour Cathedral Place of worship
The Cathedral church of Christ the Saviour in Pristina, Kosovo, is an unfinished Serbian Orthodox Christian church whose construction began in 1992.
9Jashar Pasha Mosque Place of worship
The Jashar Pasha Mosque is a historical mosque in Pristina, Kosovo. The mosque was built in 1834 by the mayor of Skopje, Mehmet Yasar.
10Bazaar Mosque in Pristina Place of worship
The Çarshi Mosque, also known as the Bazaar Mosque and the Taş Mosque (literally, the Stone Mosque), is the oldest building in Pristina, Kosovo, and it marks the beginning of the old town.
11Prishtina Clock Tower History
The Clock Tower in Pristina, Kosovo, was built in the 19th century by Jashar Pasha, after whom the Mosque is named not far from the Clock Tower.
12Pirinaz Mosque Place of worship
The Pirinaz Mosque is a mosque located in Pristina, Kosovo. It was built in the second half of the 16th century and was founded by Piri Nazir who served as Vezir under two Ottoman Sultans.
13Bill Clinton Boulevard Neighbourhood
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.
14Skanderbeg Square, Pristina Neighbourhood
Skanderbeg Square is a square in Pristina, Kosovo.
15Tomb of Sultan Murat History
The Tomb of Murad I is a mausoleum (türbe) dedicated to the Ottoman Sultan Murad I located in the Prishtina District, Kosovo.
16Ethnological Treasure of Kosovo Museum
The Ethnological Treasure of Kosovo is an ethnographic museum in Pristina, Kosovo. It is located in the Emin Gjiku Complex, a monument of culture from the 18th century.
17Ramadanie Mosque Place of worship
Llapi Mosque or Ramadan Mosque (Xhamia Ramadanie) is a mosque located in the northern part of the old city center (Old Bazaar) of Pristina, Kosovo.
18Germia Park Nature
Germia Park is a regional park located in the northeast of Pristina, Kosovo, and covers an area of 62 square kilometres (24 sq mi). Its highest point, Butos Peak, is 1050 meters above sea level and its lowest 663 meters above sea level.
19Shadërvan History
Shadërvan is a marble fountain located between the Çarshi Mosque and the Museum of Kosovo in Pristina, Kosovo, and is a typical component of Ottoman architecture.
20Elena Gjika Elementary School History
The Elena Gjika Elementary School is a cultural heritage monument in Pristina, Kosovo, and one of the oldest intact buildings in the entire city.
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