Peja
Kosovo · 520 m
Description
Peja sits at the mouth of the Rugova gorge where the Accursed Mountains meet the plain, which makes it the base for everything people do in the Kosovar mountains. The Patriarchate of Peć on the edge of town was the seat of the Serbian church for centuries and is UNESCO listed, four churches built together under one roof with frescoes from the thirteenth century onward. The bazaar in the centre was rebuilt after 1999. Beer from the town brewery is the standard order across the country.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September – October
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Highlights
- Patriarchate of Peć (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Rugova gorge road into the mountains
- Peja bazaar and the old town
- Via ferrata and zipline in the Rugova canyon
- Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park
- Peaks of the Balkans trail from Rugova(Multi-day trip)
- Peja beer from the town brewery
- Bear Sanctuary and the White Drin waterfall
- Skiing at Boge in the Rugova valley (December - March)
- Kulla tower houses in the surrounding villages