10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Kosovo That You Shouldn't Miss

May 3, 2022 Frederic Celentano

Coordinates: 42°35′N 21°00′E / 42.583°N 21.000°E / 42.583; 21.000
Restaurants in Kosovo

1. Visoki Decani Monastery

Rruga Sali Ceku the Prokletije Mountains, Decan 51000 Kosovo +381 64 8003000 http://www.decani.org/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 115 reviews

Visoki Decani Monastery

Dating back to the 14th century, this is the best-preserved Serbian monastery that represents an exceptional synthesis of Byzantine and Western medieval styles.

Reviewed By lazarodzak - Durham, United States

Located near the ancient town of Peć in the southern region of Kosovo, monastery Dečani was built in 1327AD by Serbian King Stefan Uroš III [1285-1331]. While the imposing, domed stone exterior is impressive, the interior is just breathtaking. Interior walls of the Monastery, from floor to its highest parts of the domed ceiling, are covered by exquisite and colorful frescoes and iconography, depicting biblical scenes, saints, and canonized members of the then ruling Serbian royal dynasty. Current Abbott, Father Sava, our gracious host and guide, informed us that the several thousand scenes and individual figures were painted by numerous iconographers and only completed in 1348. Later, the height of the monastery’s dome, especially when viewed from the central interior, earned it the adjective “Visoki” [high] – Visoki Dečani. Over the years, Visoki Dečani also collected an exceptionally valuable treasury of icons, ornamented liturgical artifacts, manuscripts, and furniture decorated with wood inlays. While Visoki Dečani is nearly seven centuries old, the monks’ quarters ["konaks"] and other auxiliary buildings that surround it, date to various periods – some are quite modern and comfortable for current visitors. Visitors are welcomed warmly and we felt even more welcome as some of the monks, including Abbott Father Sava, speak very passable English. For this visitor, it was exciting, stimulating, and moving to see and enjoy this place of living history .

2. Rugova Mountains

Pec Kosovo
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5.0 based on 61 reviews

Rugova Mountains

Reviewed By BexDep - London, United Kingdom

A Swiss friend admitted that it was just as stunning as the mountains in Switzerland, which is a big admission. Great for trekking and seeing amazing views across the mointain peaks of the 'Cursed Mountains' as they are called in Albanian (Bjeshkët e Nemuna). Very friendly locals and great prices.

3. Balkan Natural Adventure

Excellent
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5.0 based on 175 reviews

Balkan Natural Adventure

Balkan Natural Adventure, offers hiking, climbing, caving, and cultural tourism in Rugova mountains and the region. It is a spin off company from the NGO Marimangat e Pejes, engaged in increasing the offer of Kosovo in adventure tourism. The company is established by the Marimangat members, passionate about outdoor and the Balkan region. We love our region as it offers a unique experience in mentality, mountains and service quality. We will organize you any on demand driven trip in Kosovo, Albania, or Northern Montenegro. Balkan Natural Adventure has some ready made products for Kosovo, however the company is happy to make you a tip based on your wishes. Do write to us

4. Via Ferrata Ari

Pec Kosovo
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5.0 based on 44 reviews

Via Ferrata Ari

Reviewed By eatanddrinkandsleep

I completed the Ari course on July 19th, and it was an incredible experience. I'd been in touch with the company several weeks in advance, and they were keen to pair me (solo traveller) with another group. Responses from them always came rapidly and were very helpful, though even by the time I arrived in Peja nobody else had signed up to do the course. As such, they wanted to help out and were able to make arrangements with a younger guide, and the experience was one of the highlights of my 10-day Kosovo trip. I felt secure at all times, and my guide was friendly, professional and consistently safe. We chatted lots the entire route, and she was regularly checking that I was okay and volunteering her assistance in taking photos for me. The climb itself is pretty accessible, with a few areas in which you need to scramble a little. The views are tremendous throughout. Definitely a recommended activity if you're in the area.

5. The Sinan Pasha Mosque II

Prizren Kosovo
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

The Sinan Pasha Mosque II

6. Turb of Sultan Murad

Mazgit, Pristina Kosovo +386 49 886 557 http://sultanmurad.com
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Turb of Sultan Murad

Reviewed By kosovolocalguide - Pristina, Kosovo

If you want to get more information about Kosovo battle of 1389 and also about past and recent history of Kosovo and Balkans in general, this is definitely the place. Guide is knowledgeable and funny at the same time.

7. Mirusha Waterfalls

Klina Kosovo
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Mirusha Waterfalls

8. Ethnographic Museum (Muzeu Etnologjik)

Rr. Iliaz Agushi turn right to Henrik Baric str. 50m you get to the Museum., Pristina 10000 Kosovo +377 44 650 509 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Muzeuetnologjik
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4.5 based on 247 reviews

Ethnographic Museum (Muzeu Etnologjik)

Reviewed By AJMids - Redditch, United Kingdom

We walked through the market and simply turned up at the museum, the guide introduced himself as we walked up to the door and just started a tour! I think he will just show people around as/when they turn up. Anyway it was very interesting to be shown around and have an explanation of life as it was. The enthusiasm was much appreciated and the cost is free if you wish but donations are appreciated.

9. Sinan Pasha Mosque

Sheshi Shadervan, Prizren Kosovo
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Sinan Pasha Mosque

Reviewed By nevenjerkovic - Dubrovnik, Croatia

Sinan Pasha Mosque and nearby old bridge over local river are the landmark of this very interesting oriental town in Kosovo.

10. Kalaja Fortress

Kalaja, Prizren 20000 Kosovo https://dtk.rks-gov.net/tkk_objekti_en.aspx?id=6229
Excellent
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4.5 based on 329 reviews

Kalaja Fortress

Reviewed By Zararahmed - Bengaluru, India

It's amazing place once to climb up for City view.. best time would be early morning as sun set will make difficult to capture photos of the city

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