a highly recommended cultural and industry legacy group tour of Mitrovica. The tour provides a comprehensive look at the history and current state of mining in Mitrovica, as well as an opportunity to experience the local culture and way of life. Visit starts with the Trepça Industrial Park, now largely passive. That follows with a visit to the National Museum of Crystals and Minerals, where you can see a wide variety of minerals from Trepça and other international mines. Tour continues to Stantërg, a small neighborhood located near the Trepça mine, showing local life when the mine was thriving. This one-day tour offers an exceptional chance to gain insights into the historical aspects of Kosovo, while also observing firsthand how the legacy of mining has affected the local communities across various facets such as the economy, society, and culture.
An interesting symbol of the division of the population in Kosovo. This bridge was a dividing line between Serbs and Albanians in Mitrovica.
Monument to Fallen Miners
the Monument to the Serbian and Albanian Partisans (also known as the Monument to the Partisans and Miners and the Monument to the Heroes of the National Liberation War) honors the Albanian and Serbian partisans from the Republic of Kosovo who died in World War II in Yugoslavia from 1941–1945. The monument is on a promontory named Miner’s Hill, where its located above Mitrovica.
Kisha Katolike
Kisha Ortodokse
Muzeu i Kristaleve
this museum is a treasure trove of crystals and minerals extracted from the depths of Kosovo. Its history dates back to 1964, when it was established with over 1,300 exhibits of various types of crystals, transforming the museum into an important national institution for Kosovo, both in terms of its value and its tourism appeal.
Bajram Pasha
Bajram Pasha Mosque was donated by the municipality of Bayrampasha in Istanbul. The mosque is built in the center of the city on the site of the old Isa Beg Mosque, which was in very poor condition after the last war. It is the biggest and the most modern mosque in Kosovo. It has 2500 square meters of usable space, including spaces for religious learning.