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Pristina or Prishtina [a] (UK: / ˈ p r iː ʃ t ɪ n ə, p r ɪ ʃ ˈ t iː n ə / PREE-shtin-ə, prish-TEE-nə, [4] [5] US: / ˈ p r ɪ ʃ t ɪ n ə / PRISHT-in-ə) [6] [b] is the capital and largest city of Kosovo. It is the administrative center of the eponymous municipality and district. [7] In antiquity, the area of Pristina was part of ...
During the 17th century, citizens of Pristina led by the Albanian priest Pjeter Bogdani vowed loyalty to the Austrian army and its troops. [10] A communist decision to make Pristina the capital of Kosovo happened in 1947 during a period of a rapid development and structural despair. [10]
The history of Kosovo dates back to pre-historic times when the Starčevo culture, Vinča culture, Bubanj-Hum culture, and Baden culture were active in the region. Since then, many archaeological sites have been discovered due to the abundance of natural resources which gave way to the development of life.
Once the remaining European route (E80) from Pristina to Merdare section project will be completed, the motorway will link Kosovo through the present European route (E80) highway with the Pan-European corridor X near Niš in Serbia. The R6 Motorway, forming part of the E65, is the second motorway constructed in the region.
Kosovo is a partially recognized state and disputed territory located in the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. The majority of Kosovars are ethnically Albanian . Kosovo has an expansive cultural heritage, including monuments, clothing items, museums, and traditional food.
Pristina's fountain is the sole public fountain in Pristina which is protected by the state. [34] It is located between the “Bazaar’s mosque” (Xhamia e Çarshisë) and Kosovo's Museum. [34] Years ago there used to be many fountains in the city, but this one is the only public fountain that was able to survive during the years. [34]
For decades, the Lumbardhi cinema in Kosovo - Europe's newest country - has given locals in the city of Prizren a window on the outside world. But the venue has been dogged by financial problems ...
Part of a series on the History of Kosovo Prehistory Archaeology of Kosovo Neolithic sites Copper, Bronze and Iron Age sites Antiquity Kingdom of Dardania Dardani Roman Kosovo Dardania & Praevalitana Roman heritage in Kosovo Late Antiquity and Medieval sites Medieval Kosovo Bulgarian Empire (681–1018, 1185–1396) First Empire Second Empire Kingdom of Serbia (1217–1346) Serbian Empire ...