What to See in Kosovo

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Kosovo has a collection of sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. These are the "Medieval Monuments in Kosovo" (2004), which include the Decani and Gracanica monasteries, as well as other religious buildings of the Patriarchate of Peć.

Cities and Cultural Heritage

Brod
This large village in the far south is home to Gorans with a still-vibrant culture and traditions. Beautiful gorges (the Brodska canyon) are waiting to be discovered just beside the village.

Gjakova
The small town, also known as Dakovica, still preserves a few rare old Ottoman-style districts.

Mitrovica
The former industrial city in the north with a Soviet feel is now a divided town, with Serbian districts managed by Belgrade on one side and Albanian districts under Pristina on the other.

Decani Monastery
Located near Pec, it is one of the most important monasteries in the Balkans, featuring stunning Byzantine frescoes that earned it UNESCO status alongside several churches of the Patriarchate of Pec.

Gracanica Monastery
A charming 14th-century monastery near Pristina. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed in conjunction with the monastery of Decani.

Pristina
It’s the capital of Kosovo. To see: a few modern buildings from the post-war period and some rare older ones, plus plenty of green spaces.

Peć
One of the main cities in Kosovo. It features an old urban center and, in its surroundings, several churches of the Patriarchate of Peć and medieval monasteries like the UNESCO-listed Decani Monastery. You can also explore the nearby mountains and the Rugova Gorge for hiking, mountain biking, climbing, or skiing.

Prizren
This southern city features old Ottoman-style districts, the remains of a fortress, and numerous mosques, churches, and monasteries (including the Monastery of the Holy Archangels) in and around the area.

Natural Heritage

Rugova Canyon
At 25 km long with 1,000 m cliffs, this is one of Europe's longest and deepest canyons. Located near Peć, it’s a favourite spot for hikers and enthusiasts of caving, climbing, and via ferrata.

Sar Mountains National Park
Bordering North Macedonia, this mid-mountain and lake park offers hiking and skiing at the Brezovica resort. The site is also the traditional habitat of a rich variety of wildlife (bears, wolves, chamois, birds...).

Prokletije
This mountain range near the city of Peć offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, climbing, or skiing. The Rugova Gorge is the most tourist-friendly spot.