Novi Pazar

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Novi Pazar is in Podrinje.

Prvomajska ulica sa pogledom na Altun-alem džamiju - |The hilly Novi Pazar

Travel to Novi Pazar

Travel on a Bus in Novi Pazar

Buses from Belgrade depart frequently (5-6 hours; €15 one-way)

From Bosnia and Herzegovina

Buses from Sarajevo run daily, departing at 15:00 and 22:00 (7 and-a-half hours, €15 one-way or €22 with a return ticket - return has to be within a month).

From Montenegro

Buses from Podgorica depart several times a day (€12-15; 5-6 hours, depending on lines at the Montenegro-Serbia border). This route goes through the mountains of Montenegro and is among the most scenic in Europe; if you want some nice sunset photos, get a seat on one of day/late afternoon departures.

From Kosovo

Buses from Pristina depart daily at 08:30, 14:20, and 18:30. 3-3.5 hours to Novi Pazar, €7.50. As of August 2023, Serbian border control is strict about passport stamps for passengers on this bus, checking closely that foreigners entered Kosovo through Serbia rather than via another country.

From North Macedonia

Buses to Skopje, North Macedonia depart daily, and also make stops in Mitrovica and Pristina.

How to get around in Novi Pazar

Walk around, it’s a small, but charming city with a decent pedestrian street with many cafés in the downtown.

Taxis are pink and easy to spot.

What to see in Novi Pazar

• Church of St. Peter 43.157639, 20.529472 - Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Ras Petrova crkva From the 9th-century.

• Altun-Alem mosque 43.130556, 20.516667 - Altun-Alem Mosque Altun Alem Mosque Novi Pazar The main mosque of the city, and it is the largest in this region of the Balkans and dates from 16th century.

• Amir-agin Han 43.141088, 20.517332 - Amir-agin han A - A historic 17th-century Ottoman building.

• Turkish fortress 43.139297, 20.517873 - Built in 15th-century.

• Isa-begov hamam 43.139295, 20.518788 Opening Hours: 8AM–12AM - Built by the founder of Novi Pazar Isa beg Ishaković in 15th-century.

Further afield

Manastir Sopocani - Sopocani monastery - Manastir Sopocani.jpg

• Old Ras and the Sopocani monastery - Сопоћани , "Manastir Sopoćani" - Vicinity of Novi Pazar, Raška District - GPS: 43.1285, 20.4155 West 15 kilometers West Part of the World Heritage List, built in 1260 and it is interesting for its exceptional frescoes
• Saint George monastery Ђурђеви cтупови, "Saint Djordje monastery, Pillars of Djurdje monastery, Djurdjevi Stupovi monastery, Tracts of Saint George"| Boturovina, Raška 43.15, 20.483333 4 km

Đurđevi stupovi Djurdjevi stupovi 3 - This is a is a 12th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery. Parts: Church of Saint George, dining-room, refectory, water tanks and walls around entry tower. Part of the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Novi Pazar

Talk with local residents; there are not that many visitors in the city and people may not speak much English. However, many of those who fled to other European counties during the recent war have returned and are are fluent in (German), French or Swedish.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Novi Pazar

The region is known for pršuta, air—dried or smoked beef, available as tenderloin or Sausages links.

• Dućan Kod Esnafa Ulica Stevana Nemanje on one of the main streets in the downtown, across the street from a playground . Friendly staff will offer you a sample slice of Meat or fresh Cheese. Approximately €15 for a kilo of smoked tenderloin. The Meat travels well as it does not need to be refrigerated and they will vacuum-seal it for you in the shop.

Halal Restaurants in Novi Pazar

• Rile - Typical Serbian barbecue restaurant on Ulica 1. Maja. A little bit before the road splits up on your left hand side. It's a family owned business and at least one of the sons speaks good English.

• Café Saray Ulica 1. Maja when you're walking towards the Altum Alem mosque on your right hand side - A courtyard with relaxed seats and cushions around a little fountain with a small selection of non-alcoholic drinks.

Muslim Friendly hotels in Novi Pazar

• Hotel Vrbak - 37. Sandžačke divizije 2 ☎ +381 20 314 844 - Centrally located and easily spotted because of its distinctive architecture and the hotel offers 30 rooms.

• Hotel Palma listed as Hostel Palma on booking.com Jošanički Kej right by the river and there is a white Cadillac DeVille Limousine parked out front ☎ +381 20 335400. Pleasant hotel with decent rooms, 10 minutes walk from the bus station and downtown. 24-hour reception, with a restaurant on the ground floor. For some reason, it's listed as "Hostel Palma" on booking.com, but it is in fact, a hotel. Ask if the King Room is available- it's on the top floor and has a large balcony with a nice view of the surrounding hills.

Travel Next

• Kosovo: Mitrovica and Pristina
• Kraljevo
• Skopje, North Macedonia

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