What You Will Do
Pristina (90km.from Skopje) is the cultural, economical, and administrative center of the Kosovo with a long history. In a full day tour to Pristina, you can discover monuments protected by UNESCO, very old Ottoman places, narrow stone streets and attractive tall buildings. The “New Born” monument is becoming the symbol of this new state.
Tour Highlights
-New Born Monument
-Mother Teresa Cathedral
-Ethnographic Museum
-National Museum
-Mother Teresa Boulevard
-Imperial Mosque
-Jashar Pasha Mosque
-Clock Tower
-Statue of Bill Clinton
-Scanderbeg Statue
-National Library
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Mother Teresa Cathedral
20 minutes
The Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa in Pristina is a Roman Catholic cathedral being constructed in Pristina, Kosovo. In 2007, the Government of Kosovo approved plans for the building. The cathedral is dedicated to the Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary, Saint Teresa of Calcutta.
2
Bill Clinton Statue
15 minutes
Albanians in Kosovo wanted to thank former U.S. President Bill Clinton for his help in their struggle with the government of Yugoslavia. A 10-foot-high (3.0 m) statue of Clinton was unveiled on the boulevard on 1 November 2009, at a ceremony in which the former president spoke.
3
Ethnographic Museum (Muzeu Etnologjik)
30 minutes
The Ethnological Treasure of Kosovo is an ethnographic museum in Pristina, Kosovo. It is located in Emin Gjiku Complex, a monument of culture from the 18th century. This house was once owned by the family of Emin Gjikolli.
4
Kosovo Museum
30 minutes
Kosovo Museum is the National Museum of Kosovo, located in the city of Pristina. Founded in 1949 by Yugoslav authorities, it is the largest museum in Kosovo, located in an Austro-Hungarian-style building from 1889 that previously served as the high military command headquarters.
5
Fatih Mosque (Xhamia e Mbretit)
15 minutes
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 II.
6
The National University Library of Kosovo "Pjetër Bogdani"
20 minutes
Kosovo’s National Library in Prishtina. Reflecting on the region’s diverse heritage and distinct cultural spirit, Croatian architect Andrija Mutnjakovic create an authentic national architectural expression when he designed the building in 1971.
7
Newborn Monument
15 minutes
This massive monument was unveiled the day Kosovo declared independence from Serbia.
8
Sheshi "Skënderbeu", Prishtinë
15 minutes
In 1917, the Austrians built a public square, where the Skanderbeg Square is located nowadays.
9
Ibrahim Rugova Statue
15 minutes
Ibrahim Rugova was a Kosovo Albanian political leader, scholar, and writer, who served as the President of the partially recognised Republic of Kosova, serving from 1992 to 2000 and as President of Kosovo from 2002 until his death in 2006.
10
Clock Tower (Sahat Kulla)
15 minutes
The Clock Tower was built in the 19th century by Jashar Pasha.
11
Carshia Mosque (Xhamia e Carshise)
15 minutes
Carshia Mosque, the oldest building in Pristina, was constructed during the reign of Sultan Murad II in the 15th century.
12
Pristina City Stadium
15 minutes
The Fadil Vokrri Stadium, previously known as Prishtina City Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Prishtina, Kosovo, which is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of FC Prishtina and Kosovo national football team.
Note: the remaining time is for the round trip tour.
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