Prizren

Prizren
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Prizren is located in Kosovo
Prizren
Prizren
Prizren is located in Europe
Prizren
Prizren
Coordinates: 42°12′46″N 20°44′21″E / 42.21278°N 20.73917°E / 42.21278; 20.73917
CountryKosovo
DistrictPrizren
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorShaqir Totaj (PDK)
 • CouncilPrizren Municipal Council
Area
 • Municipality626.86 km2 (242.03 sq mi)
 • Rank2nd in Kosovo
Population
 (2023[1])
 • Municipality220,128
 • Rank2nd in Kosovo
 • Density350/km2 (910/sq mi)
 • Urban
130,128
 • Rural
90,000
Demonym(s)Prizrenas (Albanian)
Prizrenci (Serbian)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20000
Area code+383 (0) 29
Vehicle registration04
Websitekk.rks-gov.net/prizren/

Prizren (Albanian definite form: Prizreni pronounced [priˈzr:ɛni]; Serbian Cyrillic: Призрен) is the second most populous city and municipality of Kosovo and seat of the eponymous municipality and district. It is located on the banks of the Prizren River between the foothills of the Sharr Mountains in southern Kosovo. Prizren experiences an oceanic climate under the influence of the surrounding mountains.

Prizren is constitutionally designated as the historical capital of the country.[2] Archaeological excavations in Prizren Fortress indicate that its fortress area has seen habitation and use since the Bronze Age. Prizren has been traditionally identified with the settlement of Theranda in Roman Dardania, although other locations have been suggested in recent research. In late antiquity it was part of the defensive fortification system in western Dardania and the fort was reconstructed in the era of eastern Roman Emperor Justinian. Byzantine rule in the region ended definitively in 1219-20 as the Serbian Nemanjić dynasty took control of the fort and the town. Prizren served as the capital of the Serbian Empire under the reign of Stefan Dušan, as it bloomed to become an important center of trade and commerce during Dušan's reign. From 1371, a series of regional feudal rulers came to control Prizren, that includes Mrnjavčević, Balšić and the Branković dynasty. Ottomans captured Prizren from Serbian Despotate in 1455 and would almost immediately serve as the capital of Sanjak of Prizren in the Ottoman Empire. While standing as an important administrative city for the Ottomans, Prizren would also become an important political center for the Albanians during late 19th century.

Prizren is often recognized for its predominantly Islamic influence with approximately 96% of the population identifying as Muslim (2011 census). Mosques, such as Sinan Pasha Mosque, are a dominant feature in the town.

  1. ^ "Regjistrimi i Popullsisë, Ekonomive Familjare dhe Banesave në Kosovë 2023 – Rezultatet Përfundimtare: Të Dhënat Demografike sipas Komunave" (PDF) (in Albanian). Kosovo Agency of Statistics. p. 14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Ligji Nr. 06/L-012 për Kryeqytetin e Republikës së Kosovës, Prishtinën" (in Albanian). Gazeta Zyrtare e Republikës së Kosovës. 6 June 2018. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2020.

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