Pristina

13 Rooftop

Pristina's first Rooftop Lounge Bar, overlooking a 360-degree view of its skyline. Has two connected venues: a fully enclosed ‘Penthouse Lounge’ and a fully outfitted ‘Sway Bar/Club.’ It also encloses 4 outdoor Rooftop Gardens, each with a different view of the city, and 1 outdoor heated smoking venue. There is typically a cover charge for men.

Wed Fri Sat 23:00–05:00

Amadeus

Another restaurant in the Dragodan neighborhood. Serves pizza and other western dishes.

Association of Political Prisoners

Ex Office of the Academy of Arts and Sciences of Kosovo

The exterior of one of Pristina's historic Ottoman homes can be seen near the Clock Tower. The Domaniku family, who migrated to Turkey in the early part of the 20th century, had build this palace in the 19th century. For many years, this building housed the Office of the Academy of Arts and Sciences of Kosovo, and it is now used by the Association of Political Prisoners.

Aurora

Lovely place, plenty to offer. Very helpful and understanding staff. Comfortable place to have your meals.

Bear Sanctuary Pristina

For many years in Kosovo, all privately kept brown bears lived in small cages at restaurants, to attract customers. In 2010, when it became illegal to keep bears privately, there was a need for a national park as a new home for the restaurant bears rescued from captivity. This centre aims to improve the public attention to animal welfare and environmental problems in Kosovo. The sanctuary can be reached by an 8-km hike from Gërmia Park.

Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow·€2

Burektore Destan

Located along the Mother Theresa Boulevard, it's one of the most famous Burek places in Pristina.

Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa

The Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa in Pristina is a Roman Catholic cathedral is one of Pristina's tallest buildings inaugurated in 2010. The cathedral is dedicated to the Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary, Saint Teresa of Calcutta. There are audio guides available too.

€1.50 for climbing to the tower

Ciao

This Macedonian restaurant on the road out of town to Skopje and Gracaniza is a popular stop for internationals and aid workers craving a bacon-wrapped pork medallion, or some of the best bread and salad in the city.

~€10

City Park

Parku i Qytetit

City park is one of the few parks that city has. It is 500 m from the city centre, about a 7-minute walk. Park has 7.5 hectares, rich flora and fauna, fresh air, hiking trails arranged in the beautiful nature, surrounded but pines and other trees. Hidden from center and heavy traffic and pollution, it is perfect place for escaping and spending quality time with family, friends. During late spring and summer, in relaxing atmosphere young people and various NGOs organize movie nights, poetry session, and live music.

Clock Tower

Sahat Kulla

It was built in the 19th century by Jashar Pasha. It served as a means of informing the town during the Ottoman Empire rule, in order to let people know when to pray as well as the traders closing their shops. The 26-meter-high hexagonal clock tower was made of sandstone and bricks. The original tower was burned in fire and its bricks were used for reconstruction. The authentic bell was brought from Moldova and had the inscription “This bell was produced in 1764 for Jon Moldova Rumenin”

Dhé

Small souvenir shop selling ceramics and paintings based on traditional motifs and cultural heritage of Kosovo and Albania.

Mon-Fri 10:00-17:30; Sat 11:00-17:30

Dodona Theatre

Teatri i Qytetit të Prishtinës - “Dodona”

first known as the Theater of Youth, Kids, and Doll - "Dodona"

Duplex Premium

Slightly pretentious but staple club. Fills up throughout the year and is styled for Pristina's pop and rap scene. The club has a dress code, so be sure to look smart when you go.

Wed Fri Sat 23:00–04:00

Former Hotel Union building

Hoteli "Union"

The building of the former “Hotel Union” was built in 1927 under the supervision of the Austrian architect, Andrija Kremer. It combined elements of neo-Renaissance, neo-baroque and Art Nouveau and was one of the few buildings in Pristina with European-architecture influence. During the first few decades of its existence, it was named “Hotel Skënderbeu” after the 15th-century Albanian resistance leader, Skanderbeg and this was witnessed by his ingrained icons on the building. As of May 2025, Hotel Union is transformed in a shopping center.

Galeria 17

17

Galeria 17 is in the old neighborhood of Pristina. With a distinct focus on social issues, artists and curators are invited to experiment with concepts, ideas and space. The gallery exhibits content that creates dialogue and fosters public debate while contributing to the documentation and creation of missing references throughout a process that archives and educates.

Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00·free

Gërmia Park

Here are outposts of green, the biggest and best of which is Gërmia Park. During the summer, the lake-sized swimming pool here is a hot spot for families and young people, but year-round the park offers grassy spaces to relax or kick the ball around, and a network of mine-cleared trails through the dense woods perfect for dog-walking or drunken hide-and-seek tournaments. A couple of restaurants at the top of the park have good food and nice views. Also interesting to check out the cluster-bombed police bunker, just up the road from the best restaurant.

Heroinat Memorial

Heroinat Memorial is a typographic sculpture and tourist attraction. The memorial is placed in a park downtown, in front of the Newborn monument. This memorial honors the sacrifice and contribution of all ethnic Albanian women during the 1998-1999 Kosovo War. The tragic number of victims were transformed into 20,000 medals which are held up by different lengths creating a relief of the heroine’s portrait.

IL Ilire Lepaja

Souvenir shop owned by the local artist Ilire Lepaja, who designs various products based on traditional motifs and cultural heritage of Kosovo and Albania.

Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00

Independence Museum

Kosovo Independence House “Dr. Ibrahim Rugova”

Historical building that once served as a head of Kosovo Writers Association in late 1980s and then as a former headquarters of the Democratic League of Kosovo at the beginning of 1990s. In 1999, the building was burnt by Serbian forces during the Kosovo war, while after the war it was rebuilt and opened as the museum. The Museum “Independence House Dr. Ibrahim Rugova” was opened at the end of 2007. The space of the Museum is quite small and it reflects the efforts of the Kosovo Albanian people on the road to independence. Various exhibits are represented there, some of them belong to the late former president, Dr. Ibrahim Rugova.

Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00·free

Jewish Cemetery

Varrezat e Hebrejeve

Founded in 19th century, it is a burial site in the outskirts of Pristina consisting of 57 tombstones. The city was once home to a Jewish community numbering over 1,500 people, who settled in the Balkans during the late 15th century from Spain after escaping the Reconquista.

Kosovo National Museum

Muzeu Kombëtar

Closed for renovation since September 2024, this museum has a rich collection of prehistoric objects uncovered in Kosovo – most of them were spirited off to Serbia during the Kosovo war - and hundreds of archaeological finds and ethnographic items, some of which have yet to be returned. Goddess on the Throne is a symbol of Pristina and a must see.

Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00·Free

Liburnia Restaurant

A great opportunity to taste Kosovar cuisine in an evocative environment full of plants. Meat recommended. The waiters are kind and helpful.

Marcus Coffee Shop

Serves locally roasted beans which are also available for sale in-house. Producing both Turkish and espresso-based styles of coffee, the staff will happily chat about the origins of their blends.

Mon-Sat 07:00 – 23:00; Sun 09:00-17:00

Mausoleum of Sultan Murat I

Tomb of Murat I, Tyrbja e "Sulltan Muratit 1"

Murad I (1362-1389) was the 3rd Ottoman sultan. He was killed in the Battle of Kosovo on 15 June 1389. The monument was built in the 14th century by Murad I's son Bayezid I, becoming the first example of Ottoman architecture in the Kosovo territory. His internal organs were buried in the tomb in Mazgit village near Pristina and his body was sent back to Bursa, the capital city of the Ottoman state at that time. The tomb was restored a couple of times, starting from 15th century, continuing in the 17th and 19th centuries. Inside of the complex you can find the house of Turbedars or tomb caretakers which originally are from Bukhara. Near the tomb you can find also a mulberry tree which is believed to be 400-500 years. Also part of this complex is the selamlik building from 1896.

10:00 - 17:00 (winter time 09:00 - 16:00)

Miqt Pub

Cozy and cool interior that feels more like a proper expat pub, however it is frequented by locals. The garden is decorated with artwork and neon lights that give it an inviting feel by night. The pub has a full bar and menu and the staff is friendly and helpful. The pub hosts regular events and DJs in the evening. It is a great central place to relax or start your night before hitting the clubs.

Daily 08:00-00:00

Monument of Brotherhood and Unity

Adem Jashari square

It was designed by the Serbian sculptor Miodrag Zirkovic in 1957 and built in 1959. The Brotherhood and Unity monument was constructed during a time of major changes in the capital of Kosovo. The Yugoslav authorities brought a new spirit of socialist realism, which was also manifested through architecture.

Museum of American Art

This is the only place in the country with regular contemporary art exhibitions and events.

Tue-Fri 11:00-16:00, Sat 11:00-14:00

National Theater of Kosovo

It used to be called "The Regional Populist Theatre" then the "Provincial Populist Theatre". The repertoire of this theater was built on many national, international and former Yugoslavian dramatic scripts. This theatre performances, which were presented in different festivals with national and international character in the former Yugoslavia, were praised highly by critics of the time and were honoured with various artistic awards. As of May 2025, the National Theatre of Kosovo is undergoing renovation. In the meantime, performances are being held at the amphitheater of the Palace of Youth and Sports.

National University Library of Kosovo

Albanian: Bibloteka Kombetare e Kosoves

It is the highest institution of its kind in Kosovo. With a fund of thousands of books it is one of the biggest libraries in the region. Every year more than 40,000 exemplars are added to the library archive. The building was designed by the Croatian architect Andrija Mutnjakovic. Its space consists of 16,500 m². It is made with zenith windows, with 99 domes of different sizes and is entirely covered in a metal fishing net, which have their own particular architectural symbolism. It houses two reading rooms with 300 and 100 seats respectively, a reading room for periodicals, rooms for special collections, cataloguing and research, a 150-seat amphitheatre and a 75-seat meeting hall. The lobby of the library is used for various cultural events. The floor of the hall is a unique work of diverse mosaic marble stone. The largest dome of the library is the main ornament of the hall's high ceiling, thus providing ample natural lighting. According to the architect of the National Library of Kosovo the building is meant to represent a style blending Byzantine and Islamic architectural forms.

ODA Theatre

Theatre venue with a variety of cultural and artistic events, including theatre performances, concerts, exhibitions and an International Jazz Festival in November.