Kosovo

Pristina

A newly discovered Treasure

Kosovo In a few numbers and words

Kosovo might be a fairly new country but when it comes to touristic attractions it does not fail to impress. Exploring its picturesque cities and beautiful countryside makes a great vacation destination off the beaten track.

Highlights

The Ottoman architecture of Prizren
The city of Peja and the Visoki Dečani Monastery
Traces of the past in the capital city, Pristina
Gračanica Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hiking in the Rugova mountains
The city of Mitrovica and the Church of Saint Demetrius

Fun facts

Kosovo is the youngest country of the 21st century which declared independence from Serbia onin 2008.
Kosovo, literally translated means ‘field of blackbirds’.
More than 25 % of its territory is covered by rainforests.
Kosovo was ruled by the Ottoman Empire from the mid-15th to the early 20th century.