Prizren

Introduction

Prizren is a city in the southwest of Kosovo, located close to the borders with Macedonia and Albania. Most of the 130,000 inhabitants are Albanians. The total municipality is almost twice as big, making it the second biggest city in the country, after the capital Pristina.

Weather

Prizren has a moderate continental climate. Summers are usually hot and dry with temperatures frequently hitting 30 °C or (much) more. Winters are usually cold, with frost at night and snow common for a few months. Still, warmer winters might see temperatures above zero for weeks on end.

Getting There

By Bus

There are frequent bus and minibus connections between Prizren and Pristina. Also, there are regular connections to the Albanian city of Kukes. Both are about 1.5 hours from Prizren. Direct buses also go to/from Tirana, the capital of Albania, taking about 3 hours along a good new road.

Sleep

Keep Connected

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

External Links

• Official Governmental Website