The area of Prishtina has a long history, in its vincity archaeological discoveries have been found which date back to the early neolithical ages. This is an ancient place of early Prishtina, founded on 2000.
Southeast of the city, the remains of Ulpiana were discovered, the center of the Illyrian province of Dardania. Ulpiana was founded in the 2nd century during the rule of Emperor Trajan, and renewed in the 6th century during the rule of Justinian, after whom it was called Iustinana Secunda. According to inscriptions on the monuments from Ulpiana, it is apparent that it was one of the most beautiful cities of the Illyrian Dardania, as it was often reffered to as Ulpiana Splendissima. A number of articles were discovered here such as coins, ceramics, weapons, jewlery, all of which are exhibited at the Museum of History of Kosova in Prishtina.
After the incursions of Slavs and barbarians during the early Middle Ages, the destroyed town of Ulpiana was abandoned, creating the locality for the new town of Prishtina.
During Serbian rule, Prishtina was a major political center. Near Prishtina is the site of the Battle of Kosova (1389), in which a Balkan alliance, led by Serbian Prince Lazar, fought against the Ottoman army. The battle marked the begining of Ottoman rule of the region.
Kosovo's National Museum was established in 1963 and is housed in an Austro-Hungarian styled building located in the old section of Prishtinë (Priština). The museum's current collection contains more than 50 thousands items that are exhibited throughout various pavilions.
The Museum's extensive archaeological exhibit dates back to around 6,000 B.C.: from the Neolithic Period. Its centerpiece is the 6,000-year-old statue named the Hynesha në Fron, the Sitting Goddess of Tjerrtorja–Prishtinë's City Emblem. Also housed here are exhibits illustrating what daily life was like for the people of the region during various periods: from Illyrian, to Dardanian, to Roman times. Recent history is exhibited in the front of the building. Here, military hardware and two large Jewish gravestones are meant as reminders of recent conflicts.
Most exhibits contain descriptive English narratives. Philip Glass' minimalist music is often heard played in the background.
Seasons Open: Year-round (Exhibitions are seasonally based)
Hours Open: Weekly from 09:30 - 17:30 (9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.); 11:00-15:00 (11: a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) on Saturdays and Sundays; Closed on Mondays
El-Fatih Mosque, the biggest mosque in Priština (Prishtina), was constructed under the orders of King Sultan Mehmet II, who was also known as El-Fatih. The most distinguishing characteristic of this mosque is its huge 15 meter (98 foot) dome.
Today, the main mosque is used by hundreds of Priština's (Prishtina's) citizens for daily prayer. A national icon, the El-Fatih Mosque is unanimously regarded as one of the city's grandest buildings. It was briefly turned into a church during the Austro-Turkish Wars from 1690-1698, and decorated with Swastikas by the German troops during the Second World War.
Mehmed II (March 30, 1432 – May 3, 1481) (Ottoman Turkish: محمد ثانى Meḥmed-i s̠ānī, Turkish: II. Mehmet), (also known as el-Fātiḥ, "the Conqueror" in Ottoman Turkish, or, in modern Turkish, Fatih Sultan Mehmet; also called Mahomet II in early modern Europe) was Sultan of the Ottoman Empire for only a short time (from 1444 to September 1446, and later from February 1451 to 1481). By the age of 21, he had conquered Constantinople (present-days Istanbul) and brought an end to the Byzantine Empire. Mehmet continued his conquests of Asia, by first reunifing Anatolia, and the expanding his empire west into Europe, as far as present-day Belgrade. Today, Mehmed II is regarded as a national hero in Kosovo as well as in Turkey.
The Cathedral of Blessed Mother Teresa in Pristina (Albanian: Katedralja e së Lumes Nënë Tereza në Prishtinë) in Pristina, Kosovo is aRoman Catholic cathedral being constructed. In 2007 the Government of Kosovo approved plans for the building. The church's foundation was ceremonially laid by former Kosovo presidentIbrahim Rugova, himself a Muslim. It is dedicated to Blessed Mother Teresa.
Upon the cathedral's completion, the diocese covering Kosovo will move from Prizren to Pristina. The cathedral will be one of Pristina's tallest buildings when it is complete.
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The Grand Hotel Pristina offers a convenient 24-hour reception as well as a currency exchange, meeting rooms and multilingual staff. Porters, a ticket service and a tour desk are just some of the facilities that this modern hotel has to guests. The hotel operates a well-equipped business centre and also offers conference facilities.
Rooms at the the Grand Hotel Pristina are elegantly decorated, and equipped with a mini bar.
The Grand Hotel Pristina offers a convenient on-site café. In the evening, guests are welcome to relax in the hotel's cosy lounge bar.
Located close to some hot spots, the hotel is nearby lots of bars, nightclubs and fashionable restaurants. Bars, shops and entertainment are all within easy walking distance of the hotel.
