Prizren (map) nestles under the mountains that form the border with Albania, and is overlooked by an old castle that controlled the plain, and now offers a fine view of the city: walking up at sunset is by far the best way to appreciate Prizren, with its river winding through the middle of the old town and under the requisite Ottoman bridge.
Sunset in Prizren
The view from the Castle
The Ottoman Bridge
The peace up there contrasts strongly with the bustling centre, with shops crowded either side of th streets round the sad remains of churches still out of action (and out of bounds) after the unrest in 2004. There were also signs threatening the strictest measure against anyone committing criminal acts against them, but, once again, restoration work is well underway, and, when there were guards, they did not seem to expect too much bother. Now that the Orthodox Cathedral has been restored, the fine architectural trio of Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Cathedral, and Sinan Pasha Mosque is also once again complete.
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Catholic Cathedral
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