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Pristina - Kosovo, a Center of Music and Dance

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Stig Kristoffersen asked:


Pristina became the capital of Kosovo following World War II. As the largest city, it has a population of over 400,000 people. Presently, it is the economic, cultural and the administrative center of Kosovo and the location of the central government of Kosovo. Pristina is the only city with an International airport in Kosovo. The most popular sections of Pristina are the Kurrizi, the Dardania quarter and the Qafa, which is near the center of the city. Your travel agent can provide the information needed for passport, visa and registration procedures. The best time to visit is between May and September.

Among the new buildings are the Assembly Building, Radio and Television Stations, the Press and Publishing Halls and the University of Pristina Library. Shops, cafes, and businesses fill the downtown streets of Pristina and there is no shortage of restaurants offering both traditional cuisine and a variety of other cuisines. Among the new and older hotels in Pristina are three and four-star hotels. There are nightclubs and cafés offering jazz, hip-hop and all the latest dance music.

Among the attractions in Pristina is the village of Ulpiana founded in the 2nd century, which became the city of Pristina. Other sites are the 14th century Gracanica Monastery, the 18th century Academy of Arts and Sciences, the mausoleum of Sultan Murat from the 15th century and the Grand Hotel museum. The University of Pristina and the Sports, Cultural and Trade Complex are the center of much activity in Pristina today.