Prizren Culture & History Sightseeing - Day Tour

Built in the 16th century in the oriental style and has spherical shape. At the same area we'll be able to see and pass through the old bazaar and Shadervan square. The Old Bazaar was founded in the 15th century during the Ottoman Empire era. It is an important cultural and social area and for every era it has had a special importance. The ground rocks and beautiful narrow streets come from the Ottoman and Albanian inspired architecture. Where the Shadervan square, is considered as the point of activity where the cultural, economic and social development intersects. It is one of the main symbols of the city of Prizren with four creeks which continuously provide drinking water for citizens of Prizren.

Turkish Bath. Built in the 16th century by Mehmet Pasha, the Hammam is considered to be one of the biggest in the Balkans and belongs to the most successful period of Ottoman architecture. The initial role of the Hammam was to serve as a public bathroom; however, currently is used as a place for various cultural purposes.

The Tekke of the Halveti tarikat was established in 1605 by Sheikh Osman Baba Tekke in the neighborhood of Saraqhan. It is the main Tekke of Prizren.

The Albanian League of Prizren today is a museum, where on June 10, 1878 the Assembly of Prizren was gathered to discuss the program that would consolidate Albanian leaders to unite and protect the country against foreign threats. The museum is now home to photographs, documents, objects and clothing that date from the time of the Assembly.

The Archaeological Museum was opened on November 17, 1975 where you can find over 790 archaeological findings from the region of Prizren. At the same location we will have the chance to see the Clock Tower was built in 1498 and served the purpose of time orientation for citizens.

The Cathedral was built in 1870 by Archbishop Dario Bucareli. It is known for two paintings of known personalities of Balkans past, the painting of George Kastrioti - Skanderbeg, the prince of the Principality of Albania and Johannes de Hunajad, Governor and warlord of Hungary.

Our Lady of Ljevish Church is the main official Diocesan church of Prizren Orthodox Serbian Bishops and is considered by Orthodox Serbs as a pride of the Royal Medieval city of Prizren. From 2006 on UNESCO World Heritage list.

The Mosque characterized by the drawings it has. Built in 1831 by Mehmet Emini.

The beautiful Mosque which is located in the city center so near the ‘Shadervan’, built in 1615 by Sinan Pasha.

The exact date of the building of the Fortress of Prizren is not known. However, it is believed that the fortress dates from the 6th century. Through the years it has been used for habitat and military purposes. A characteristic of the fortress is the 42-stair tunnel which is located on the eastern side and takes you down to the Lumbardhi River. From the top of the castle you would have a whole city view.