1-Day Itinerary: Explore Prizren in 3 Hours

  1. 11:00AM: The Old Stone Bridge
    5 minutes (350m) from Hotel Centrum

    Start your exploration with the Old Stone Bridge, one of the symbols of the city. The bridge is over 4 centuries old and was built by the famous architect Mimar Sinan. Enjoy the view of the Bistrica river while walking the bridge and taking memorable photos.

  2. 11:45AM: Sinan Pasha Mosque
    10 minutes (700m) from The Old Stone Bridge

    This mosque is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture made by famous Mimar Sinan. It is one of the most visited monuments of Prizren. Don't miss to admire the external and internal walls of the mosque clad with marble and mosaics creating a unique blend of Islamic art and Western European Renaissance architecture.

  3. 12:30PM: Filigree Artisan
    10 minutes (750m) from Sinan Pasha Mosque

    Visit a local workshop and learn about traditional handmade silver filigree work, a skill that is passed on from generation to generation. You will get a chance to see the most precious artifacts and work processes. You can also buy some souvenirs from a wide range of beautiful handmade silver jewelry.

  4. 1:15PM: Shadervan
    5 minutes (400m) from Filigree Artisan

    Time to taste the traditional grilled meat served with freshly baked bread or to try the local shisha in the cobblestone-paved central square of Prizren. This is a perfect spot for people watching, especially on sunny days.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • The Old Stone Bridge (30 min, Free)
  • Sinan Pasha Mosque (45 min, Free)
  • Filigree Artisan (45 min, 10 euros minimum for souvenirs)
  • Shadervan (30 min, 10-15 euros for a meal or shisha)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 20-25 euros

Useful tips

If you have more time, plan to visit the Fortress of Prizren or the Church of Our Lady of Ljevis. If you have less time, you can skip Filigree Artisan or Shadervan. But we suggest not to miss out on the Old Stone Bridge and Sinan Pasha Mosque as they are the unique symbols of the city.

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