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Hasan Prishtina

Hasan Prishtina (27 September 1873 – 13 August 1933), was an Kosovo Albanian politician, who served as the VIII Prime Minister of Albania. Hasan Prishtina originated from the Drenica region. He finished the French gymnasium in Thessaloniki, studied politics and law in Istanbul. He initially supported the “Young Turks Revolution”. During December 1911, Prishtina and Ismail Qemali convened secret meetings of Albanian political notables in Istanbul that decided to organize a future Albanian uprising. He together with Isa Boletini and Bajram Curri started the Albanian National Movement in Kosovo. Prishtina took an active part in the 1912 uprising in Kosovo and formulated the autonomy demands that were submitted to the Turkish government in August 1912.

Adem Jashari

Adem Jashari (28 November 1955 – 7 March 1998) was one of the founders of the “Kosovo Liberation Army”, a Kosovo Albanian militia which fought for the secession of Kosovo from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during the late 1990s. After several unsuccessful attempts to capture or kill him, Serbian police launched an attack against Jashari’s home in Prekaz, in March 1998. The battle resulted in the deaths of 57 members of Jashari’s family, including that of Jashari, his wife, brother and son. Seen as the “Father of the KLA”, Jashari is considered a symbol of Kosovar independence by ethnic Albanians. The National Theatre in Pristina, Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari and the Adem Jashari Olympic Stadium have been named after him.

Prishtina

The capital of Kosovo, the youngest country in Europe, with almost 200,000 inhabitants, is also the largest city in the country. Prishtina is located in the east of central Kosovo with the historical landscape of the Kosovo Plain at 595 m above sea level. Prishtina is a very dynamic, lively city with exciting offers that have changed positively over the years. The city has changed a lot during the years, although there are constant trials of keeping the vibes – and the vibes do stand groovy. Yet, there is constant noise and life splurging at your face in every corner.

WHAT TO EAT

Fli

Fli is a dish in Kosovan cuisine. It consists of multiple crêpe-like layers brushed with cream and served with sour cream and butter. The name translates to “sacrifice”. March 17 is recognized as “Flia Day” in which families invite their relatives for preparing and eating flia. Flija requires very simple ingredients: flour, water, butter, yogurt, eggs, oil, nuts and salt. The main ingredients (flour, water and salt) are mixed together until they become like pancake batter. Layers of batter are baked using a saq which is a spherical metal lid used for baking.

Lechenik / Krelan

Lechenik or Krelan is one of the most favorite cornmeal dishes of this area. Otherwise, you may also know it by the name krelan corn, but whatever you call it, its taste will remain in your memory. Preparing it with both butter and cream makes this recipe wonderful. Usually, in northern tables, lecenik is served with home-made cheese and spicy pickles.

Lamb with milk

The pastures of the mountainous areas of the North of the country have been evaluated by every specialist. Lambs and lamb kids of the first quality are raised in these pastures. Also, this area is known for a wonderful way of preparing lamb meat. In Prishtina and Prizren it is an old and simple recipe, but with a fantastic taste. The lamb is marinated with salt and pepper and then placed in a pan with fresh milk. This recipe is slow cooked so that the meat is tender and full of flavor.

MUST-SEE

Newborn

The Newborn Monument is a typographic sculpture and tourist attraction in Pristina, Kosovo. Located in front of the Palace of Youth and Sports, the monument was unveiled on 17 February 2008, the day that Kosovo formally declared its independence from Serbia. The monument consists of the English-language word "Newborn" in capital block letters, which were painted bright yellow when the sculpture was first revealed. The monument was later re-painted with the flags of the states that have recognized Kosovo. At the unveiling of the monument it was announced that it will be painted differently on the anniversary of Kosovo’s independence movement day every year. The monument attracted the attention of international media reporting Kosovo's movement declaration of independence.

Kosovo National Library

National Library of Kosovo is the largest library institution in Kosovo, founded by the Assembly located in Pristina. The mission of the library is to collect, preserve, promote and make accessible the documentary heritage and of intellectuals of Kosovo. Contains exhibitions and maintains an archive of national newspapers. The library also provides other services. It is known for its unique history and the style of the building was designed by Croatian architect Andrija Mutnjaković, but with controversy over its exterior.

Kosovo National Art Gallery

The Kosovo National Art Gallery is the most important art museum in the country. Located in a former Yugoslav army barracks, the space alternatively served as a library and architecture museum during the second half of the twentieth century. In 1995, the space was formally turned into the current Contemporary art museum. There are many works of famous kosovo painter Muslim Mulliqi, along with dozens of other important Kosovar artists.