Prizren Fortress
Prizren Fortress rises above the old town and offers the clearest introduction to the city’s layered history, rooftops and surrounding mountain landscape.
Above the old town
The fortress is one of Prizren’s essential viewpoints. Walk up for the walls, the city panorama and a sense of how the historic centre sits beneath the hillside.
Wear suitable footwear and check local access conditions before visiting.
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