We arrived in Gjakova, Kosovo about 8:30 am, parked and walked through the bazaar. A bazaar is usually in the old center of a town in Kosovo. The shops were just opening up. Some people were enjoying their morning coffee at the cafes. The hanging red lanterns are lit each night. It was a quiet morning, but a pretty one!
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Gjakova's Bazaar
While modern clothing popular is popular in Kosovo today as it is in the West, the traditional clothing of Kosovo can be still be seen and is available in the bazaars. I did see a few elderly men dressed in traditional clothing during our visit.
A traditional & modern clothing shop.
A woman's clothing shop.
A traditional children's clothing store.
Walking through the bazaar.
Gjakova was hit hard during the Kosovo War. While most of the people have returned and the damage repaired, there is still evidence of the war if one looks close enough.
A building destroyed during the Kosovo War.
We saw several traditional "Kulla" tower houses as we explored Kosovo. They were built during and after the Ottoman Empire era up until the early 1900's. They served as fortifications to protect against attacks.
A kulla now used as a hotel. Kulla's were built to protect the local citizens from attack.
We were hungry considering we left at 6:00 am and it was 9:30 am. Time for breakfast! Lirac took us to a great restaurant called Saranda Grill.
Time for breakfast! A Qebaptore specializes in Qebapa (Qebpa/Qofte/Cevap/Cevapi), skinless sausages made from seasoned beef & lamb.
Fellow patrons of Saranda Grill
I enjoyed a refreshing traditional Kosovo beverage called Ayran. Frothy, fresh, light, awesome! Not at all like a milkshake. The taste is entirely different and definitely worth trying.
Kosovo cuisine features very fresh produce! We loved the salads. Below is a photo of Pam's Sallatë Shope (Shopska Salad).
Salat Shope (Shopska Salad)
I just had to try the Qebapa! Definitely enjoyed it. Not too spicy, and not to bland. Great with fresh baked bread!
Qebapa/Qofte/Cevap/Cevapi (Seasoned Beef & Lamb)
Pam, Lirak & Chris @ Saranda Grill
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