The best of Peja walking tour
Together with a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Some are from the mysterious Middle ages when Peja was a major religious center. Did you know that back in the days in Old Long Bazaar street used to be over 900 shops? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Peja. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most out of it!
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The best of Peja walking tour
What's included in The best of Peja walking tour
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Old Bazaar of Peja
It is an old marketplace in the city center of Peja established during Ottoman rule, was destroyed at least 2 times, but rebuilt after the Kosovo war, according to the historical Ottoman architecture. It is a lively market, with many types of shops and handicrafts on narrow streets with interesting history and architectural inheritance.
An old traditional house of Peja was built in the 18th century, which has also served as a "guest house" for passers-by and occasional traders from other countries, who had frequented the city of Peja for commercial purposes. Within the spaces of this house which consists of the ground floor and the first floor, there are 2 exhibitions (ethnological and archaeological) with about 2000 exhibits, which introduce the history of Peja in different periods of time starting from the Illyrian to the present day.
Kinema Jusuf Gervalla
One of the most striking historic buildings in central Peja is Kinema Jusuf Gërvalla, which definitely deserves a visit. Kinema Jusuf Gërvalla is a beautiful historical cinema, built in 1955 with the money of the Workers’ Union. During the period 1955-1998, it served as a central point of joint cultural activities for the residents of Peja.
Inclusions
- Local Professional Guide
- Museum of Peja Admission Fees
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- By the entrance of “Excellence” restaurant
