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Prizren Fortress

The ruins of a hilltop castle above the old town, with the best sunset view over its minarets and roofs.

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Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
1½ hours
Address
Kalaja, 20000 PrizrenDirections
Getting There
A steep 30-minute walk up from Shadërvan.

Why Go

The fortress was held by Byzantines, Serbian rulers and Ottomans in turn. Its walls and excavated buildings look down on the whole town and the Šar mountains.

Nearby in Prizren

Old Town and Stone Bridge10 min walk · Must-SeeOur Lady of Ljeviš13 min walk · Must-SeeMonastery of the Holy Archangels29 min walk

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