The Bridge

"Throughout history Prizren has played an important role in the region which was first settled in Illyrian times. Situated at a major crossroad on the Balkan peninsula, the town hosted a handful of empires, with Byzantine and Ottoman architecture leaving the most distinctive marks on the cityscape.

Ottoman vibes can be felt especially around Shadervan – near this main, cobbled square you'll find a great selection of bars and restaurants, as well as the lovely Sinan Pasha Mosque (one of over 20 mosques in the city) and the Old Stone Bridge ¹, which dates back to the 16th century but was reconstructed in the 1980s after it was destroyed by a flood."

"On the other side of the Bistrica (Lumbardhi) river, on Rr Adem Jashari, is the Gazi Mehmet Pasha Hammam; when it's not being used as an exhibition space, it remains closed to the public. Not far from the hammam, on Rr Sharri, is the Prizren League House, of particular importance for Albanian history as the site of the most significant attempt to unite all Albanians in the region within one state. Standing proudly on the hill above town is the 11th-century Prizren Fortress. Entrance is free and it's open 24 hours a day, though climbing up for sunrise or sunset is highly recommended."