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| The city of Prishtina stands as a magnificence and iridescent splendor in Northeastern part of Kosova. The city lies in the heart of Kosova at 42� 40' North and 21� 10' East cordinates occupying 572 km� at 576m above sea level. It is the capital and the largest administrative center of Kosova. Whether you are a first time visitor or a resident, Prishtina is a great place to live, to work, and to explore. It is a city where dreams come true; a place where fairy tales turn into real beauty. It has so much to offer, history, tradition, entertainment, and the charm of this glorious modern city will remain in the heart forever. The Kosova capital is a cosmopolitan city. Its position as a centre for economics, finances, administrations, education, and provide services to the people and tourists by combining the most modern infrastructure and technology. From antique shops to the latest fashion designs of furniture, the most prestigious fashion houses, gifts, souvenirs or specialist foodstuffs, electronics and computers can be found in the shop windows of the city. All of those shopping centers, and street markets mean Prishtina offers almost infinite shopping possibilities. The largest shopping market or the largest bazaar is the liveliest place during the day. It is a typical Albanian market where all kinds of goods can be found, fruits, vegetables, cigarettes and tobacco, dairy products, kitchen utensils, mobile phones, electronic parts, car parts, and live chikcens making it a fascinating stroll. The most popular places in Prishtina are Kurrizi (The Spine) in the Dardania quarter and Qafa (The Neck) near the center of the city, which feature many shops, caf�s and hangouts, opened in tunnels built within residential buildings. Facing the Gollak Mountains, the city is in a bustling urban area that is bursting with new developments, residential homes and eye catching attractions. |
| The entire population of Prishtina speaks fluently the Albanian language, and the Albanian population comprises more the 90% of the entire population of the city. Most of the citizens speak other languages such as Turkish, Serbo-Croatian, English, German, French, Italian, and other languages. The city has other smaller communities such as Turkish, Serbian, Boshniak, Roma, Ashkali, and other. The City of Prishtina has grown tremendously after the war, transforming it into one of the world�s renowned centers where people can work, live and play while enjoying a high quality of life. Prishtina�s most valuable resource is its people. Nearly every major planning decision is based on an analysis of the City's population. The atmosphere of these practical commercial spirit lead to rebuilt of many roads, parks, and other projects in Pristina. Before the war of 1999, Prishtina had few green places, and one badly managed park. The three markets used to be the production of waste and landfield for the garbage. This made Prishtina look very dirty, unatractive, and unfriendly. After the war, Prishtina had rubiuilt itself. There are several parks, and basketball and volleyball court have been built for the pleasure of the citizens. Stone pathways, public areas built for children, tall trees and flowers have been planted, and Germia park hosts the families that want to relax. Lately a new green place called Tauk Bashqe has been made half way between G�rmia and City Park. The construction of Mother Teresa Square changed the city forever. Visitors and residents alike can enjoy the walks, or feed the birds in impeccable parks and gardens. After the sun sets, the city transforms into a meeting place for locals and tourists alike, often with music and fun. Prishtina nightlife is another major attraction. Its pubs, bars, discos and night clubs have a tremendous atmosphere; the city offers a wide artistic range influenced by the many styles and artists that have learned and practiced in other cities of Europe and North America. They returned to Kosova with all kind of entertaining programs making Prishtina the enduring city. |
| Art and culture are central to Prishtina�s life. Prishtina has more than 34 cultural and artistic organizations that entertain the intellect of the city. Among the most popular are the Cultural and Artistic Association, �Bajram Curri� established in 1963; The Ensemble of the University of Prishtina established in 1962; the choir �Colegium Cantorum� established in 1963. There are five film theaters or cinemasamong Theater �Dodona,� established in 1986, and the theater of Dam. The city has numerous museums that cover all fields of human knowledge. The Museum of Kosovo is located in an Ottoman building originally built for the regional administration of the Ottoman Administration in Kosova. The Kosovo Museum has an extensive collection of archaeological and ethnological artifacts, including the Neolithic Goddess on the Throne terracotta, unearthed near Pristina in 1960. Although a large number of artifacts from antiquity is still in Belgrade, since 1999 when the museum was looted. As any Illyrian place, Prishtina has its own clock tower. The Clock Tower was rebuilt several times. Following a fire, the tower has been reconstructed using bricks. The Clock Tower dates back to the 19th century. The original bell was brought to Kosovo from Moldavia during the Ottoman time. In the bore, the inscription red,� this bell was made in 1764 for Jon Moldova Rumen.� It is believed that the bell was brought by the Ottoman Turkish soldiers. No one knowes exactly the history of the bell. Nevertheless,the golden bell was stollen by the Ottoman Tukish administrators; the replaceement was the bell made in 1764 in Moldova. This bell was stolen also in 2001. The French troops in KFOR with the assistance of French government replaced the clock mechanisme with electric one. However, the clock tower has hard time to keep the time due to the electrical power shortages in Prishtina.The Serbian government in collaboration with criminals of Prishtina has taken the bell without any reason. It is believed that the bell is located in a church near Aleksinac,Serbia, eventhough it is agianst the principles of the orthodox religion to put a stollen bell in a church. The Serbian Church did it, and it allowed the bell to be put on. Opposite the clock tower, the Fatih or Imperial Mosque was built in 1461 under Turkish Sultan Mehmed II Fatih ('the conqueror'), as witnessed by the Arabic engraving above the main door. Inside, painted floral decorations and arabesques grace the walls and ceiling. Pristina's grandest building has a spectacular 15-metre dome resting on support pillars, an architectural feat at the time of construction. The minaret is a reconstruction after the original was damaged during an earthquake in 1955. During Friday payers, the congregation spreads out into the courtyard and even onto the street to pray. The democraticly elected mayor and city assambley has passed several laws of protecting the historical monuments. At this time, there are 21 protected monuments with historical values. Prishtina has undergone through historical timelines that have left remarks on it. The massive graceful minaret and enormous domes, fitted harmoniously within gigantic proportions, as the decadent collection of art represent the city as the ottoman period in Prishtina. The interior of the mosques are decorated with precise geometrical designs with painted walls in strong light colors; nice features of gorgeous architecture. They are important cultural and artistic heritage; the legacy of centuries of fascinating history of Prishtina. |
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| According to the national Census of 1986 - 88, it has population of 300 000; the 48 surrounding villages bust the population to 385 000 people. Nevertheless, the population of Prishtina has increased after the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) took over. Because of the war that caused destruction of the houses, murders, pain in the hearts, and increased the unemployment rate, many Kosovars from around Kosova moved to Prishtina for better future. It is estimated that the population of Prishtina to be from 470 000 to 500 000. It is estimated that daily immigration to increase the population to 550 000 people. By the year 2020, the population in the city is projected to rise to 650 000 people. |
| Prishtina, Kosova |
