Kosovo

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Kosovo declared independence in 2008. A NATO stabilization force – KFOR – remains to facilitate peaceful resolution of the ongoing tensions. The country is less than 11,000 square km (about 1/3 the size of Vancouver Island to put it in perspective for Canadians). We enjoyed our time in Kosovo. The continuing need for KFOR points to underlying challenges, but we found the people very welcoming.

Pristina

National Library of Kosovo, Pristina

Pristina is a relatively new capital city. International organizations are actively working with the local people to make it a success. There is a state-of-the-art highway from North Macedonia to Pristina, obviously funded by international bodies. There are many other examples of redevelopment in Pristina. The people are working hard to make it an appealing city. For example, there is a pleasant pedestrian mall in the downtown core. However, a lot of rebuilding still needs to be done. 

  • Remains of Christ the Saviour Serbian Orthodox Church
  • The Bill Clinton statue on Bill Clinton Avenue
  • Heroines Memorial to the female victims of the war in Kosovo.
  • Mother Teresa Cathedral
  • Buy cigarettes anywhere, anytime

Prizren

Prizren is considered to be the cultural capital of Kosovo. It has a nice vibe and great views from its Fortress. We arrived on a nice sunny Sunday. Families were out strolling  around or having lunch in the many restaurants along the Lumbardhi river. It did not take long for us to follow and enjoy the great food and people watching from our table. The fall colours were just starting to appear on the mountainside. The 24 degree temperature made for a perfect afternoon.  Hiking the mountain trails near the town was a great way to escape the heat.

  • Sinan Pasha Mosque
  • Remains of Our Lady of Ljevis church
  • Police checkpoint outside the ruins of the Church of St George

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2 Responses

  1. Ash & Pauline says:
    October 13, 2019 at 10:31 am

    Isn’t it interesting, all the past Soviet controlled Yugoslavian countries have so many Statues to commemorate something !! Interesting Edifices ….It seems the Churches are left to rot being so Moslem area !!
    Boy oh boy you both it seems are Feasting well ….. Enjoy it all, LOL.