Did you know Pristina is Europe’s youngest capital? Kosovo only declared independence in 2008, and this Balkan city revels in its freshly minted nature. Most strikingly through its architectural centrepiece – the towering Palace of Youth and Sports.
The Palace was completed in 1977 and was such a significant undertaking it required a referendum to give it the green light. Now it serves as a symbol of its era – a marker of ideological power. However, for the new wave of tourists looking to experience the legacy of communism first hand, it’s a fascinating must-see.
Directly opposite you’ll find another monument to Pristina’s youthfulness – a giant sign reading ‘NEWBORN’. Designed by Fisnik Ismaili, it was unveiled in 2008 on the day that Kosovo formally announced its independence from Serbia.
