Opened in 1953, it is a stadium that is used, among others, for European matches in UEFA club competitions and for the matches of the Kosovo national football team in UEFA and FIFA competitions. It is named after the country’s top player and former president of the country’s football association. Its capacity is 13,980 seats and when the stadium fills up, the atmosphere created is fantastic.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO FADIL VOKRRI STADIUM
*** BUS: 1, 3
PRISTINA: THE SOPHISTICATED CITY OF THE BALKANS
It is worth visiting the capital of Kosovo even once in your life. It is a vibrant city that, despite the few remnants of the past due to the 1999 war, has all the elements to love it. Its culture, its culture, its good food, its entertainment, its vibrancy and the sophisticated style of its inhabitants create an extraordinary combination that will charm you.
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +383
Nearest airports from city center: Pristina Airport (19km), Skopje Airport (112km), Tirana Airport (240km), Podgorica Airport (266km), Sofia Airport (339km), Sarajevo Airport (433km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
This is the museum that includes the treasure of Kosovo which is a cultural monument of the 18th century.
*** KOSOVO MUSEUM
A building built in 1898 houses a rich collection of prehistoric artefacts discovered in Kosovo. See the archaeological exhibition, the 6 thousand year old statue and two large Jewish tombstones.
*** CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MOTHER TERESA (Nena Tereze, Pristina 10000)
The temple is dedicated to the Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary, Saint Teresa of Calcutta and was built in 2007.
*** GRACANICA MONASTERY (H5XV+99X, Gračanica 10500)
It dates from 1321 and was built by the Serbian King Milutin. See medieval paintings and the chapel in an enchanted cave.
*** ΤΗΕ NATIONAL GALLERY OF KOSOVO (M547+RHF, Pristina)
It was opened in 1979 and Kosovo artists have promoted their works of art in this particular space. Various art exhibitions are held from time to time.
*** GADIMA CAVE (F6H5+62F, Gadime e Poshtme)
It’s worth the 30-minute road trip to see the limestone cave up close, discovered in 1966 by a villager working in his garden.
*** NATIONAL LIBRARY OF KOSOVO (M546+XVX, Pristina 10030)
It was opened in 1944 and has a huge collection of books and historical newspapers that are the heritage of the country.
*** STATUE OF BILL CLINTON (Idriz Gjilani, Pristina)
The former US president, Bill Clinton, had played a role in ending the Kosovo war in the 1990s, and the locals, wanting to honor him, built a huge statue and named the main street after him.
*** GERMIA PARK (M6G6+4CP, Dr. Shpëtim Robaj, Pristina)
It is an oasis of green and a forest park for you to do your activities, which includes a swimming pool and sports areas.
*** HOUSE OF INDEPENDENCE (20 Fehmi Agani, Pristina)
The two-room house used by the Kosovar academic and politician Ibrahim Rugova dedicated to the independence of the Kosovar Albanians was reconstructed on this site. See various items related to the country’s independence and personal belongings of Rugova.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Parku i city is a place where you will have the opportunity to relax and spend your time carefree.
*** Gradski Park is also one of the landmarks of the city.
*** Statue of Mother Tereza is a reference point for the city.
*** Blackbird’s Field is worth a visit. It is a large karst field and is mostly known for being the site of the Battle of Kosovo.
*** Xhamia e Madhe deserves your attention.
FOOD AND DRINK
In Pristina you will find excellent food from many cuisines. It has restaurants with Mediterranean, Turkish, Albanian, Balkan, American, Asian, Mexican and Eastern European cuisine. In general, the local cuisine has Albanian, Turkish and Balkan influences. Try the flija, pies, stuffed peppers, kebabs, bureks, gjuve and sarma. Also, pljeskavica, pershut and traditional soups are excellent options. As for sweets, we would recommend baklava, tulumba, tespishte and krempita. Accompany your food with beer and wine. Rakia (kind of liqueur) is one of their traditional drinks.
WHERE TO STAY
You will find many hotels and apartments both in the city center and at a distance of 10km from the centre. You will find many options for all budgets.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Royal Mall is a great place to do your shopping.
*** City Park and Albi Mall are also two other places where you will have plenty of options for your purchases.
*** Locals also choose Lorik Center Prishtina for their shopping.
*** The Giza Center is also worth a visit. It has many options for your shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot or by bus.
CITIES NEAR PRISTINA
Major cities close to Pristina are Skopje (91km), Tirana (260km), Thessaloniki (322km), Sofia (333km), Sarajevo (427km), Mostar (463km), Plovdiv (469km).
