City: Pristina
Top Things to do in Pristina
What to do and see in Pristina, Kosovo: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Pristina (Albanian: Prishtina or Prishtinë, IPA: [pɾiʃtinə] ( listen)) or Priština (Serbian Cyrillic: Приштина), is the capital and largest city of Kosovo. It is the administrative center of the homonymous municipality and district.
Restaurants in Pristina
1. Bear Sanctuary Prishtina & Thesaret e Natyres
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
For many years, there was no law against keeping brown bears in Kosovo. All privately kept brown bears lived in small cages at restaurants and were used to attract visitors. In November 2010, when it became illegal to keep bears privately, FOUR PAWS reacted immediately, offering the government support in finding a species-appropriate home for these “restaurant bears”. Currently at BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina live 19 bears all rescued from captivity. Here they have plenty of space, ponds and proper meals, and most of all, they are living in harmony with each other. May 2018 was another important month for the sanctuary, as we celebrated the grand opening of the Environmental Education Centre “Thesaret e Natyrës”. This new centre offers various educational exhibitions/ games, souvenir shop, seminar rooms and a nice bistro to freshen up with drinks or enjoy a nice vegetarian or vegan meal.
2. Turb of Sultan Murad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By kosovolocalguide - Pristina, Kosovo
If you want to get more information about Kosovo battle of 1389 and also about past and recent history of Kosovo and Balkans in general, this is definitely the place. Guide is knowledgeable and funny at the same time.
3. Ethnographic Museum (Muzeu Etnologjik)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By AJMids - Redditch, United Kingdom
We walked through the market and simply turned up at the museum, the guide introduced himself as we walked up to the door and just started a tour! I think he will just show people around as/when they turn up. Anyway it was very interesting to be shown around and have an explanation of life as it was. The enthusiasm was much appreciated and the cost is free if you wish but donations are appreciated.
4. Germia Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By MirsaDani - Albania, null
I spent an amazing afternoon with my friends where we played soccer and then volleyball. This park has also trials for walking and biking. There is also an outdoor gym , with pull up bars, parallel bars. Perfect place to get active, surrounded by flowers and trees! There are also some park benches. There are so many things to enjoy at Germia Park, it encourages social interaction and physical activities! Fresh air can really help you feel better! This park is an incredible choice, away from stress!
5. Fatih Mosque (Xhamia e Mbretit)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By X5564XMjimh - Chisinau, Moldova
Beautiful mosque from the Ottoman era at the heart of the city. Beautiful internal decorations and external vaults. The architecture, rug, and the chandelier are all lovely.
6. Mother Teresa Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 193 reviews
Pristina’s new cathedral, unofficially named after the famous ethnic Albanian nun, is a welcome addition to city’s skyline. Built in new-renaissance Italianate style, its two campanile towers will reach 70 metres once completed, but building work appears to have slowed down since the venue’s consecration in September 2010. Some €1 million was raised for the building by the Albanian diaspora. While the building is open to public, remember it’s still a building site so say your prayers before entering.
Reviewed By TheLush101 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Coming from Western Europe, it's quite rare to see a very modern cathedral - this one was only completed in 2017. It's not overstated but still grand as a cathedral should be. It was very quiet when we were there so a good place if you need some peace. You can pay a few euros to take the lift up the bell tower which is really worth it for a view across the whole city, including the library just across the road.
7. Field of Blackbirds
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 47 reviews
To understand the emotions Kosovo stirs in the Serbs, you have to go back to 1389, to the Battle of Kosovo Polje—the Field of Blackbirds—one of the largest battles ever fought in medieval Europe. Here a Christian alliance tried to block the northward advance of the invading Ottoman Turks.
8. Statue of Mother Tereza
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT - Wayne, United States
Following mother Teresa across the places that were most significant to her in her life culminated with a statue in her homeland of Kosovo… It warms the heart to think that she is remembered so fondly and right in the middle of the pedestrian walking area for thousands to see!
9. Kosovo Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By TJulian1
One of the best experiences a traveler can have in Pristina. Definitely worth the time. My guide was very knowledgeable of both the exhibits and the narrative behind each of them. The museum is essentially divided into 2 parts; the first floor is fundamentally the archaeological history of the nation and the second floor is the political (conflict) history of the nation; which culminates with the 98-99 war against the Serbian genocide and the Kosovo Declaration of Independence. A copy of which is on display. The museum provides a very critical narrative to the last occurrence of genocide that not only occurred on European soil, but was denied by the world for far too long. A story that needs to be told and remembered. While neither is as extensive as some larger museums, both floors present a thorough understanding of the history of the Kosovar people, from 4500 BC to present day. The symbol of Pristina known as the Goddess on the Throne (the goddess of fertility), as well as a few other artifacts, will give all of those who are followers of the Ancient Astronaut Theory a very intriguing case to discuss! The museum is free to enter, but a donation is requested. At least 5 or 10 euros is deserved. Touring the museum will not take more than an hour to an hour and a half, but the lessons taught and learned in it, hopefully, will stay with visitors forever.
