Introducing Prizren
Although Prizren was the medieval capital of 'Old Serbia', the architectural influence is Turkish. Turkish-era buildings abound in Prizren, including the remarkable mosque and baths. Wander through the narrow streets and soak up the history and atmosphere from every cobble, over-hanging building and part-open wooden doorway, and then mull over it all at an outdoor café in the Shadrvan.
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Unfortunately, Albanian Kosovar firing of Serb houses in 1999, and again in 2004, has left an ugly scar of burnt-out houses up the hillside. Moreover, the Orthodox churches have been gutted.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: 4 nights in skopje
by Jeroen 12 September 2011
Prizren's too far for a daytrip; accommodation is indeed not very cheap, but in Pristina you can get a private apartment ([link|http://www.i…
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RE: 4 nights in skopje
by Jeroen 12 September 2011
Agreed, see Skopje in a day plus night, then spend 1-2 nights in Kosovo staying in Prizren, or Ohrid.
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RE: Ohrid to corfu - all albania
by Jeroen 03 September 2011
With unlimited time, I'd dedicate 3 weeks to this route: Ohrid - Skopje - Pristina - Prizren - Gjakova - Bajram Curri - Valbona - hike…
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