Prizren

Prizren is a charming city of mosques and monasteries dating back to the 14th century.

Happily spared (mostly) from both the “destroy the old, build the new” drive of the communists during the early years of their rule in Yugoslavia, as well as the ethnic and religious atrocities that plagued the Western Balkans in the last decade of the 20th century, Prizren has the best-preserved old town in the country by far. It is often referred to as the cultural capital of Kosovo. Shadervan. The main square in town, this stone piazza is surrounded by cafes, bars, restaurants and ice cream parlours. During the day, this is an excellent place to sit, have a coffee or lunch, and watch the town do business. The fountain in the centre of the piazza is safe to drink from and is a central gathering point during hot summer afternoons. Prizren Hamam, Adem Jashari (near the town centre, just up from the main post office). It is a distinctive complex of low brick domes. No longer used as public baths, the building is occasionally used for art exhibits.