Novo Brdo Fortress
Kalaja e Novobërdës
The largest medieval silver-mining town fortress in the Balkans. Its hilltop ruins and restored towers overlook the surrounding hills, and it makes a good half-day trip.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, Novo Brdo was the wealthiest silver-mining town in the Balkans, known as “the city within a city”. It declined after the Ottomans captured it in 1455. The hilltop fortress still has several square towers and sections of wall, and some have been restored in recent years. From the top, you can see across the hills of eastern Kosovo. It lies about 40 kilometres southeast of Pristina. Reaching it takes about 50 minutes by car or private hire, and the mountain road is narrow. Entry to the fortress is free, but bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bear Sanctuary Prishtina
- Gračanica Monastery
- Germia Park
- Batllava Lake
- Ulpiana
- Marble Cave (Gadime Cave)
- Ethnological Museum (Emin Gjiku Complex)
- Clock Tower of Pristina