Gjakova

Gjakova/Gjakovë (Albanian phrasebook|Albanian) Đakovica (Serbian) is a city in western Kosovo with about 101,000 inhabitants.

Gjakova Halal Travel Guide

Gjakova - Çarshia e Madhe - Big Baazar Panorama - The Gjakova Grand Bazaar

Gjakova is a center of culture and learning in Kosovo. It was established as a trading town, sporting the largest bazaar in the Balkans, called Çarshia e Madhe (the Grand Bazaar). The tradesmanship spirit and some of the trades trainingd still remain in the city. The city is centrally located in the Dukagjin Valley of western Kosovo, equal distance between the cities of Prizren to the south and Peja to the north. It also has a historic link to the Gjakova Highlands, now across the border in northern Albania.

The townspeople pride themselves in their sense of town music trainingd, humour and sarcasm which distinguish it from the rest of Kosovo and enforce the local character. Gjakova has contributed several important leaders to the history of Kosovo, such as WWII partisan and post-war leader Fadil Hoxha and communist Yugsolav Presidency Chairman Mahmut Bakalli, as well as to the cultural scene.

Gjakova was badly hit by the Kosovo War of 1998–99, fought between Kosovo Liberation Army guerrillas demanding the independence of Kosovo and Serbian forces. Around 75% of town's population was driven out by the Serb Army during the war, and many of the city's homes and important monuments were burnt down or otherwise destroyed. After the war, much of town's ethnic Albanian inhabitants returned (who make up to 98% of the population). Many of the stores in the old-town area, locally known as Çarshia e Madhe, were rebuilt.

While in Gjakova, make sure you talk to the local residents, especially the young ones, since they are more proficient in English. And you will hear a story about every corner of the city.

The town has sizable diasporas in Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium. Especially during the summer months, you might see many expensive foreign cars from these countries circling around town. The foreign family members return here for vacation as well as for marriages because this way the whole family can join the wedding. The Çarshia e Madhe has many shops specialized in wedding attire.

Tourist information

Gjakova Tourism Board Office 42.379795, 20.426949 in the center of the Grand Bazaar price=

Travel to Gjakova

Travel on a Bus in Gjakova

The inter-city bus station is at the entrance of the town when coming from Pristina, with easy access to the town.

If you are in Prishtina|Pristina, a bus heads to Gjakova every half an hour (€4, 1.5 hours), also from Prizren (€2, 1 hour) and from Peja (€2, 40 minutes) every 15 minutes.

If you are in Tirana and there are buses available directly to Gjakova, which leave at 6:00 am and 3:00 pm, and costing around €15.

If you are in Shkodra, you can obtain an adventurous route via Lake Koman. Get a furgon (minivan) at 6:00 am from Shkodra to Koman. There you can catch the passenger or vehicle ferry to Fierze and then get a furgon to Bajram Curri and another furgon to Gjakova, arriving around mid-day in Gjakova.

If you are in Skopje, take the bus going either to Prishtina|Pristina or Prizren and then from there take another bus to Gjakova.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Gjakova

Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari (IATA Flight Code: PRN) is 65km away from Gjakova. There you can get a taxi to the roundabout in Fushë Kosovë on the outskirt of Pristina and wait there for the Gjakova bus passing by from Prishtina|Pristina.

By car

From Prishtina|Pristina, Gjakova is 90km away on a partly highway road. The road from Montenegro will take you first to Peja, Gjakova is another 36km to the south. If you come from Albania and the easiest way is through the highway Durres - Kukes - Prizren and then taking the Gjakova exit with another 25km on the Prizren-Gjakova regional road.

Get Around

Since the city is not that big and the best way to get to see it is by walking. Taxis are quite affordable: you can get around the city for €2-3 at most.

Qiri - ☎ +377 44 117 111 Opening Hours: non-stop starting at €0.20

Star Taxi - ☎ +377 44 963 960, +377 390 330 960 Opening Hours: non-stop starting at €0.20

By bike

Gjakova is the bike capital of Kosovo, and itself is quite suitable for biking.

What to see in Gjakova

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Some monuments in Gjakova had to be repaired or rebuilt after their destruction during the war. Enjoy the walk through the scenic old town. There, you should visit the guesthouse/restaurant Hani i Haraqisë which sits on a small street with shops specialized in woodwork. The church and the main Hadum Mosque have also been rebuilt and can be visited (opening times change).

The Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar - 42.38071, 20.42691 free - It is one of the rarest of its kind. An architectural and cultural complex, with a length of 1 km, including a space of about 35.000m², it holds a large number of crafts-work shops.

Some of the main handicrafts:

Production of arms - Gunsmiths
Silversmiths
Tailors (“Terzinjtë")
Curriers (“Tabakët)
Woolen white hat (“Qeleshe”) craft

The Haraqia Inn

Hani i Haraqisë, Gjakova - Hani i Haraqisë, Gjakova - Haraqia's Inn - 42.37864, 20.42751 Being situated in the southern part of the Bazaar (15-20 minutes on foot) and the Haraçia Inn is one of the oldest objects in Gjakova. It has a characteristic wooden construction style, with a beautiful "çardak". Having two floors and a wonderful yard, it has almost saved the original shape, while nowadays it is exploited as a museum-restaurant, where people can be served with traditional foods.

Religious monuments

File:05 Gjakova Harmoni Kulturore - Cultural Harmony - Religious harmony in Gjakova

Local Mosques in Gjakova

Hadum Mosque - Xhamia e Hadumit | 42.3754, 20.4208 Opening Hours: daytime free Hadum Mosque The Hadum Mosque from Minare Hadum Mosque (Xhamia e Hadumit) is one of the very first monuments which marks the history of the town of Gjakova. Built during 1594-95, it represents a cultural, educational and religious center of this area. After sustaining damage during the 1999 Kosovo War, it was reconstructed and is now open not only for religious and educational purposes, but also for touristic and cultural visits. Just 10 minutes on foot away from the center of the city, on the road of the Old Bazaar of Gjakova (commonly called the Grand Bazaar of Gjakova) (Albanian: Çarshia e Vjetër e Gjakovës or Çarshia e Madhe e Gjakovës).

Xhamia e Hadumit - Hadum Mosque

Churches

Saint Paul and Saint Peter Church 42.37353, 20.42381 free A Saint Paul and Saint Peter Church (Albanian: Kisha e Shën Palit dhe Shën Pjetrit) is one of the tallest monuments in Gjakova, which can be seen from different points of the town, and can be visited 25-30 minutes on foot (Just in front of the Saint Anton (Shna Ndou) Church).

====Tekkes==== The Grand Autocephalous Balcanic Tekke - 42.38067, 20.42890free One of the oldest monuments built in Gjakova, showing a unique style of building 10 minutes on foot away from the center.

The Bektashi Tekke 42.37835, 20.42735 free Well-known not only in Gjakova, but more widely in Kosovo. What characterizes the Bektashi are their unique Islamic ideology, indicating the diversity of beliefs in Kosovo and the prevalence of religious tolerance. Babai and the spiritual leader of the tekke, always takes pleasure in showing the tekke and talk about its history.

Historical Monuments

Bridges

The Terzi Bridge 42.3594, 20.5092 - Terzijski Bridge Terzijski Most An 18th century bridge with a length of 190 meters and eleven arcs. Located in the southeastern part of Gjakova, on the road to Prizren, can be visited easily by car, bus, or taxi in about 15-20 minutes.

The Tabak Bridge 42.370394, 20.420681 - Gjakova Ura e Tabakëve (WPWTR17) The Tabak Bridge built in 1771, lies over River Erenik, and used to be a bounding bridge between Gjakova and Shkodra. It has an attractive scenery.

Traditional Houses

19 Gjakovë Muzeu Etnografik - Etnographic Museum - Etnographic Museum in Gjakova

The houses below are characterized by interesting and unique architecture, of mainly traditional and oriental style.

The house of Rexhep Haxhi Ismaili 42.37938, 20.43060 - The house of Rexhep Haxhi Ismaili is now used also as the museum of Gjakova. 10 minutes on foot from the center, it is located just to the right side of the primary street, in front of the Gjakova municipal government building.

- The tower house (kulla) of Abdullah Pashë Dreni - 42.38313, 20.42777 3-5 minutes on foot from the center, at the entrance of the Grand Bazaar of Gjakova, near the Shejh Emin Tekke.

Natural places

Shkugëza Park 42.35952, 20.42331 - The Shkugëza Park (Albanian: Parku i Shkugëzes; or just Shkugëza) is located 3 km from the city. It has a large area of planted pine trees, with bike trails, walking trails and daily-stay corners. Four restaurants are in the area. It can be visited in 5 minutes by car, 10 minutes by bicycle or 30 minutes on foot.

Çabrati Hill 42.38374, 20.41731 - The Çabrati Hill (Albanian: Kodra e Çabratit; or just Çabrati) is commonly called the city's hill. With several restaurants and night clubs, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the city at any time of the day, especially at night. A 30-minutes walk from the city is rewarded with an impressive vista at the top. With exception to small cars and bicycles, other vehicles are not recommended due to the steepness of the hill.

Radoniqi Lake 42.47513, 20.42851 - Close to the Gjakova Airport, 7km away. Taking a cab to the lake should not cost more than €15. Beware though, it's the town's source of soft-drinking water. Therefore swimming is not allowed!

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Gjakova

City tour Hadum Aga, n. n. 42.3791, 20.42697 Next to Sylejman Hadum Aga Mosque at the Grand Bazaar ☎ +381 390 327 850, +377 45 676 015 Opening Hours: By arrangement Price by arrangement The tour includes all the major cultural monuments starting from Avdullah Pashë Dreni Kulla followed by the Shejh Emini Tekke. The visit continues to the Grand Bazaar, to the grain market and the handicrafts: quilt workers, saddlers, tobacco pipe makers, a visit to the 16th century Mosque of Hadum Aga then a traditional house for a tea break. The tour continues with a visit to a group of craftsman who create handmade wooden boxes. Also included is an opportunity to visit the Bektashi Tekke and the stories of the "Babai" (Spiritual leader of the Tekke). The visit is followed by a visit to the 16th century Hani i Haraçise (the masterpiece of the Grand Bazaar) and the Ethnographic Museum, an old traditional house with many interesting wooden carved pieces.

Radoniqi Lake 20.41764, 42.48845 close to the airport, 7 km away. Taking a cab to there wouldn't cost more than €15. free - Radoniqi Lake is the drinking water source of the town and therefore swimming is not allowed!

Guided hikes by Mountaineering Society Pashtriku | Sylejman Hadum Aga nr. 101, Gjakova Grand Bazaar - Opening Hours: hours by arrangement €2-7 on Sundays open to all, call or email for dedicated tours Gjakova is surrounded by beautiful hikable mountain trails lush with greenery and water. SHBA Pashtriku is the leading mountaineering club in the town going on regular hikes every Sunday costing only the transportation costs. Dedicated guided hikes can also be provided by arrangement.

City tour guide Kushtrim Dula | ☎ +38344188498 Opening Hours: hours by arrangement An MBA graduate in Austria, multilingual and well accustomed to global cultures with long experience in tourism industry, business management and consulting, both in Austria and Kosovo.

City tour guide Shqipe Mula | ☎ +38345329794 Opening Hours: hours by arrangement
City tour guide Fisnik Arllati | ☎ +38345433943 Opening Hours: hours by arrangement
City tour guide Rudina Lila | ☎ +37744128830 Opening Hours: hours by arrangement

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Gjakova

Metal handicrafts, utensils and engravings can be purchased at various places around town, including at the Grand Bazaar. Plis and the white traditional Albanian hat, can also be bought starting at €5.

The symbol of Albanians - Making of the plis

Halal Restaurants

Cuisine in Gjakova is not very diverse, but offers the tradional Kosovo cuisine in a modest setting and at reasonable prices.

Hani i Haraqisë Qamil Bakalli st. 20.42765, 42.37864 Off Ismail Qemali st. ☎ +377 44 236 838, +377 44 344 719 Opening Hours: 08-23 €5-10 Han means roadhouse, a role it served for some 200 years, but this object has been turned into a restaurant for the last 50 years. Tradional qebaba (Balkan kebabs) is recommended. Next door Hani i Vjetër which is part of the complex has an even better atmosphere although the food is not as good. If visiting in the morning, ask for paqë ( beef soup) here.

Tavë me tambël - Tavë me tomël (Milk tava)

Çarshia e Jupave - @Çarshiaejupave.com Ismail Qemaili st. Nr. 9, Gjakovë 42.38164, 20.42742At the northern entrance of Grand Bazaar ☎ +377 44 129 159, +386 49 129 159, +381 390 330 444 +381 390 330 444€7-15 Tradional oven-cooked dishes here are the best in town and -food/halal-meat/ Meat dishes are of high quality. Accompany your meal with strong local called rakija.

Taverna BOEM 42.378678, 20.426972 in the Grand Bazaar area, a few shops up from Hadum Mosque ☎ +377 44 714 013

Oxygen Martin Camaj st. 20.42184, 42.38042 take the uphill to the end of the paved road at Çabrati Hill ☎ +386 49 404 730 €5-10 Eat in relaxed muslim-friendly atmosphere with a great view of the city. Standard meat-based plates are served here.

D.E.L. House Cafe Marin Barleti st. 42.38390, 20.43148 Near the Cultural Center, in the center of the city. € 0.70 and up It's a nice place to have a great party, especially during the weekends.

Cacoo Cafe Ismail Qemajli st., #26 42.38421, 20.42784 From the central post office go downhill, you'll see it on the right side before crossing the bridge. ☎ +386 49 775 075 Opening Hours: 08:00-24:00 €0.70 and up Have a coffee here every day, from 8 am till midnight. Located in the center of the city near the Post Office.

Hapësira Bashkëpunuese 42.38070, 20.42699At Çarshia e Madhe (Grand Bazaar) ☎ +377 44 439 410 €0.70 and up Hapësira Bashkëpunuese is a combination of a bar café, a library and of a place for various performances (start-up events, alternative lectures, art exhibitions).

Shpija e vjetër Lounge Cafe Mit'hat Frashëri st. ☎ +377 44 845 616 €0.70 and up During the weekdays you can obtain a Snacks or Coffee, but during the weekend you can obtain a nice party here. Open from 08-24.

Retrospektiv Ismail Qemajli st, nr. 58 (the Grand Bazaar) €0.70 and up Is known for being the only rock café in the town and for being open till the last guest leaves.

Index Cafe 42.38001, 20.42191At the end of the paved road to the uphill road to Çabrati hill. € 0.70 and up Located on top of the city and the Çabrati hill, from where during the day, while having a Coffee, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the whole city, and throughout the night (especially on the weekends) there you can also have a great party.

HD Club Gjon Buzuku st. 42.37389, 20.43260 If you are in the center of the city, you can go there on foot easily, only by following the main Mother Theresa st., which may take you 20 minutes of walking, or you can get a cab and pay €2. € 0.70 and up Frequented by the youth of all over Kosovo, it is known as one of the best late night restaurants in the nation.

N'Pub Mother Theresa st. (Small Bazaar) 42.37792, 20.43124 ☎ +377 44 601 331 €0.70 and up It is an indoor night club which is open only during the winter season. You can find there some great parties with live music and affordable soft drinks.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Several choices are available for sleeping. The costs of sleeping ranges from €20-50 per day.

Hotel Çarshia e Jupave - Ismail Qemaili st. Nr. 9, Gjakovë 42.38164, 20.42742At the northern entrance of Grand Bazaar ☎ +377 44 129 159, +386 49 129 159, +381 390 330 444 +381 390 330 444 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00€30-100 Çarshia e Jupave Hotel combines the traditions of the old city with modern Kosovo luxuries by offering a comfortable place to rest, dine, shop and do business. Çarshia e Jupave Hotel is based on a 60-year long Jupa family tradition. Services:24 hour reception desk, room rervice, wake-up service, electronic key-system, WiFi Internet access, non-smoking rooms, heating and air conditioning in your room, lockable safe, laundry and dry cleaning services, fax and copy services, smoke detectors, secure luggage storage, elevator, security, camera system, secure underground private parking, taxi reservation service, credit cards are accepted.

Hotel Pashtriku hotel@ Nëna Terezë st, Gjakovë 42.38358, 20.42879 Situated exactly in the center of the city. ☎ +381 390 327 101 | € 30-90 | checkin=14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Hotel Pashtriku is the biggest hotel in the city.Services: free WiFi, free parking, bar, restaurant, 24-hour front desk, lift, room service, conference room, fitness center, exchange service, laundry service, indoor pool.

Hotel La Villa Shkugez, Gjakovë - GPS: 42.36344, 20.42402 ☎ +381 390 327 692 | € 30-60 | checkin=14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Situated 2 kilometers away from the downtown. Built in 2013 in the surroundings of Shkugëz forest, suitable for relaxing although weekend summer nights can be loud due to wedding parties. Services:WiFi Internet access, restaurant, pool, bar, parking.

Hotel Jakova Migjeni st. (Blloku i Ri), Gjakovë 42.37251, 20.43862 taking a taxi is recommended ☎ +377 44 580 103 | € 20-40 | checkin=14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Built in 1999. Situated in the new part of town 5 min away from the downtown by car.Services:WiFi Internet access, restaurant, parking, café.

Hotel Metropol | Nëna Terezë st., Gjakovë 42.39203, 20.42437 In the direction of Peja, near the Firefighting Station ☎ +377 44 388 169, +381 38 734 686, +381 38 734 658 | € 20-35 | checkin=14:00 / Check-out: 12:00Services:restaurant (with a diverse cuisine), conference room, banquet hall, reception 24/7, WiFi Internet, underground parking.

Hostel Friday | Hasan Dashi st. no. 31 42.378622, 20.426086 Continue south from Hadum Mosque, make first right and then first left into the alley ☎ +377 44 188 332 €10-15 Hostel-f . Hostel-F is a family-run hostel which offers lodging with 24hr front-desk, homemade breakfast, free street parking and laundry service.

Kulla Isuf Mazrekaj | Village Dranoc 42.5109569312516, 20.2919362000382 - Kulla_ne_Drenoc Very authentic kulla in the historical stone village of Dranoc. Bed and breakfast with traditional dishes.

Telecommunications in Gjakova

Wireless Internet is widely available in cafés and restaurants throughout the city, although it's a good idea to ask if one is available before you sit down. Free public WiFi is also available around the city through PTK (username: ptk, password: telekomi) and Fibrelink hotspots (no login). Internet cafés are also available at a cost of €0.60/hour with drinks served.

Several private phone calling shops with long-distance calling are available. You may also use the state telco company PTK main Gjakova branch downtown or several of its kiosks around the city to buy calling credit and use phone cabins.

Mobile telephony providers Vala and Ipko provide 4G and 4G internet telephony.

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Nearby

The Junik area is home to tradional stone houses called kullas. Inquire at the Tourism Office about guided tours
In Deçan, 20km northwest of Gjakova you'll find one of Kosovo's four UNESCO World Heritage Sites; the Visoki Decani monastery
Rahovec is Kosovo's prominent fruit cocktail-making region. Inquire at the Tourism Office about guided tours of the area.
Mirusha Waterfalls — Located about 20km on the Gjakova-Pristina road, it has 16 beautiful waterfalls and visible stone strata. Take the Gjakova-Pristina bus and ask to be dropped off at Ujëvara e Mirushes then walk ~3km inland. On the way back stop at the restaurant near the road for fish and relaxation.
Valbona Waterfall — Located just across the border in the mountains of northern Albania, it is one of the most prominent natural beauties of northern Albania and quite visited by tourists.

Further away

Pristina | buses to €4 paid on the bus, leaving from the bus station. 90 mins, 89 kilometers away. Capital city of Kosovo. Good connections from here to Skopje, Sarajevo and Belgrade.

Prizren | buses to €2.5 paid on the bus, leaving from the bus station. 36 kilometers, 45 mins away. - Ottoman-era city with Albanian, Serbian and Byzantine legacy.

Shkodra

There are shuttle vanes on the exit of Gjakova to Bajram Curri which drop you at Lake Fierza ferry stop. Ferries from Fierza leave at 06:00 ending up at Lake Koman where other shuttle vanes wait for passengers to Shkodra. The ferry trip on the lake/River Drin canyon is breathtaking. Shkodra is the cultural center of northern Albania and Albanian Catholics.

Tirana buses to €15 paid on the bus, leaving from the bus station. 4 hrs away. Tirana is the capital of Albania.