Before going home, I made a quick stop in Kosovo. To be sure, it’s not a tourist hot spot, but I had good reasons for my visit. It was great to be in Europe and was a nice reentry to the U.S. Kosovo is definitely a great place to visit, especially if you’re looking for off-the-beaten path tourism. There is a lot to see and it’s a beautiful country with a great deal of history, particularly recent history.
Kosovo is the world’s second youngest country (the first is South Sudan) and they are proud of their independence.
Newborn: This sculpture was erected just before Kosovo’s declaration of independence on February 17, 2008 in downtown Pristina.
European cities always have a walking street. Walking is so much more enjoyable and leisurely with no cars. Pristina’s walking street is Mother Theresa Boulevard. Did you know Mother Theresa was Albanian?
Kosova Republike! The slogan represents the self-determination movement (I think).
Even before the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1992, Kosovo was mired in conflict with Serbia. Many Kosovars have a long memory.
Remembering
Reflection of Jashar Pasha Mosque
I think this is probably reflective of how some people feel about politics and life in Kosovo.
Jashar Pasha Mosque Ceiling
Old vs. New in Pristina
Stay tuned for pictures from some other cities in Kosovo.
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