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Archaeological Park

Pristina's new archaeological park has exhibits on ancient Kosovo, Roman-era tombs and parts of the Mosaic of Gllamnik. Read_on (No Comments)

Catholic Cathedral

Pristina’s new cathedral, unofficially named after the famous ethnic Albanian nun, is a welcome addition to city’s skyline. Read_on (No Comments)

Clinton Billboard & Statue

Clinton Billboard & Statue
Kosovo's favourite superhero is honoured with a large billboard overlooking the boulevard named after him. Right below, a three metre high bronze statue of Bill Clinton was unveiled in 2009, showing the love affair is still fresh. Read_on (No Comments)

Jewish Cemetery

The 19th century Jewish Cemetery on top of Velania's Tauk Bahqe dates from the time that Pristina's Jewish community numbered some 1500 souls. Read_on (1 Comment)

Mother Teresa statue

A small and humble statue of Mother Teresa, a nun of ethnic Albanian origin (born in Skopje in what is now Macedonia) who devoted her life to the poor in India. Read_on (2 Comments)

Newborn Monument

Missing a central rallying point in the heady days of the declaration of independence in February 2008, some cleverclogs designed Read_on (No Comments)

Photos of the missing

A poignant reminder of the Kosovo crisis, the gates at the northern end of the boulevard have dozens of photos of Kosovans who have been missing since the conflict; nearly 1,900 people remain unaccounted for. Read_on (No Comments)

Rugova's Grave

Rugova's Grave
Half a million people turned out for the funeral procession of the former president of Kosovo, Ibrahim Rugova, who died of lung cancer on January 21, 2006. Read_on (No Comments)

Skanderbeg statue

Skanderbeg statue
The monument of Skanderbeg, or Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu, stands proudly at the top end ofBul. Nëne Tereza, paying homage to the Albanian superhero who brilliantly fought off the Ottomans for decades in the fifteenth century. Read_on (No Comments)

St. Nicholas Church

The only active Serbian Orthodox church in Pristina was badly damaged by fire during the 2004 riots, but was rebuilt and now services are once more held in the low 17th century building. Read_on (No Comments)

Union Hotel building

Union Hotel building
Built in 1927, the two-storey former Union Hotel next to the National Theatre is a typical early 20th century eclectic building that's admired for its dainty decorations. Read_on (No Comments)

Zahir Pajaziti statue

Zahir Pajaziti statue
Opposite the Grand Hotel, this statue commemorates Zahir Pajaziti (1962-1997), a UCK fighter based in the Llapi area. He Read_on (No Comments)