City: Prizren
Top Things to do in Prizren
- 1. Kalaja Fortress
- 2. Sinan Pasha Mosque
- 3. Albanian League of Prizren Museum [Muzeu Lidhja Shqiptare e Prizrenit]
- 4. Sharr Mountains National Park
- 5. The Sinan Pasha Mosque II
- 6. The Halveti’s Tekke
- 7. Mahmet Pasha Hamam
- 8. Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
- 9. Our Lady of Ljevis
- 10. Church of Holy Saviour
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What to do and see in Prizren, Kosovo: The Best Places and Tips
Prizren (Albanian: Prizreni, Serbian: Призрен; pronounced [prîzrɛn]) is a city and municipality located in the Prizren District of Kosovo. According to the 2011 census, the city of Prizren has 85,119 inhabitants, while the municipality has 177,781 inhabitants.
Restaurants in Prizren
1. Kalaja Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By Vigilant6
This Fort was recently restored by the American government and is an incredible venue to appreciate Prizren as well as to appreciate the history of this town and the fort built here to guard its approaches. There is also a beautiful Amphitheater inside that must be a great venue for Concerts. We were there at sunset which seems to be an ideal time as we saw the sun setting and then the lights of the city coming on. The ascent is a little steep and you need to watch your step but the climb is so worth it. Make sure that you go to the back and look over the wall to see the mountain pass that it is guarding.
2. Sinan Pasha Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By Zainal S
It was a brief visit. The interior is very similar to those I visited in Turkey. Im very impressed with the interior. Its located in the old city centre. I really enjoyed the visit.
3. Albanian League of Prizren Museum [Muzeu Lidhja Shqiptare e Prizrenit]
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
![Albanian League of Prizren Museum [Muzeu Lidhja Shqiptare e Prizrenit]](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/03/91/90/c6/albanian-league-of-prizren.jpg)
Reviewed By John B - Toronto, Canada
Following the Russo-Turkish war in 1877-78 much of the rule of the Ottoman empire in the Balkans ended. Serbia and Bulgaria emerged as independent countries but ethnic Albanians were left on their own and there was great fear they would be assimilated into their neighbours. This gave rise to the creation of the Albanian League of Prizren which fought for the Albanian people in the area. The museum in Prizren contains some interesting artefacts including photographs from the late 1870s/early 1880s but not a lot of detail. As others have suggested a guide is the best way to understand what took place. Part of the complex was destroyed by the Serbs in March 2004 when Kosovo was seeking independence.. It has been fully rebuilt in the same manner. Also in the complex is a small ethnographic museum which contains a number of local costumes. Entrance is 1 euro.
4. Sharr Mountains National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Putnik10000 - Croatia
Great place for hiking. Starting place can be Brezovica ski resort and one of the destinations could be beautiful Strbacko mountain lake (Štrbačko jezero, around 2,5 hours walk from Brezovica).Like in any mountain, prepare your self and know where you are going; be prepared for sudden weather changes
5. The Sinan Pasha Mosque II
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Katie B
This bridge is a nice place to have photos taken and looks amazing at night. Be aware of the children wondering at night begging for money the only way we were able to lose them was by going into a restaurant and they were out till 11!
6. The Halveti’s Tekke
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Bellou2 - London, United Kingdom
Interesting building and shows how local people lived and ate their meals in Prizren. Historically significant and worth a visit
7. Mahmet Pasha Hamam
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By LoneBrit - Hampshire
Do go inside the Hamam. It gives a good view of how these were laid out. There are no information boards provided.
8. Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 16 reviews
9. Our Lady of Ljevis
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By IngaOslo - Tonsberg, Norway
The history of this church and all the other churches in Prizren is sad, but they are still worth a visit. If you ask the kind policeman outside you might even get a look inside. It is damaged since 2004 from the riots, but its still possible to see the old frescoes here and there. I would highly recommend visiting this church and Reading about its history for some wider perspective on the history of Kosovo.
10. Church of Holy Saviour
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By John B - Toronto, Canada
The Church of Holy Saviour has a commanding position over the city of Prizren on a hillside just below the Kalaja Fortress. The original small chapel with beautiful but heavily damaged frescoes was originally built in the 14th century. It resides within a more modern structure which was constructed in the mid-to-late 19th century. Like many other churches and buildings it was set on fire and heavily damaged in March 2004. It is supposedly going to be restored but there is no evidence of work being done. There is a security guard at the locked gate who will give you access but there is sensitivity over who can come onto the property given what happened in 2004. There is supposedly a 2 euro entrance fee but we were not asked to pay for it. Instead, we left a contribution in one of the baskets in the chapel. Do visit this beautiful chapel while hiking up to the fortress.
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