Prizren and Kosovo – 1 Day Tour from Tirana

We start the trip from Tirana to Prizren. Prizren is an ancient historical city near Lumëbardh, under the picturesque slopes of Sharr Mountain is one of the oldest cities with a long and rich history. During the Roman period the city was called Theranda, while during the Byzantine period, it was called Prizdrijana. In the past, the old Dardan highway that connected Lezha with Nishi passed through these spaces. This street in the Middle Ages was called Via de Zenta, while in the 19th century, Prizren was the second most important economic and commercial center of the Albanian lands, with about 1,500 shops at the end of this period.

The fortress of Prizren (Albanian Kalaja e Prizrenit) is a medieval castle in Prizren in southern Kosovo. It was built on a hill above the city, under which Prizren gradually developed into a large city. The fortress was declared a Cultural Monument of Special Importance in 1948. Layers of prehistoric, Roman, and late antiquity have been preserved under its walls The Ottomans also built a hammam, a mosque, and military facilities. The latter were used until 1912 and since then the fortress has been in a continuous process of decline.

The League of Prizren was the first major Albanian movement organized administratively, politically, and militarily since the time of Skënderbeu. Forced by the specific circumstances of 1878, the Albanians called a National Assembly, which aimed at the unification of Albania.

Our Lady of Ljeviš is a medieval Serbian Orthodox church located in Prizren. Its inclusion as a UNESCO World Heritage site recognizes its importance as a testament to the region’s medieval heritage and artistic legacy. The church was constructed at the beginning of the 14th century, during the Serbian medieval period, and is renowned for its Byzantine-influenced architecture.

We then we leave the city of Prizren and return to Tirana.