Sllatina, Vushtrri

Sllatinë or Slatina is a village in Kosovo located in the municipality of Vushtrri and in the district of Mitrovicë. According to the Kosovo census of 2011, it has 491 inhabitants, all of whom are Albanians.

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Type: Village
Description: village in Kosovo
Also known as: “Slatina” and “Sllatina (Vushtrria)”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Stone Bridge, Vushtrri and Vushtrri Castle.

Stone Bridge, Vushtrri

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The Stone Bridge or Vojinović Bridge is a medieval bridge located in Vushtrri, Kosovo. It dates from the end of the 14th or early 15th century, and according to legend, was built by two brothers from the Vojinović noble family. Stone Bridge, Vushtrri is situated 3½ km south of Sllatina, Vushtrri.

Vushtrri Castle

Castle

Photo: Mrinë Godanca, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Vushtrri Castle or Old Tower are city fortifications in Vushtrri, Kosovo. It was the seat of despot Đurađ Branković. Later chroniclers are noted that the fort itself is derived from the times of Dušan, and that it is an old fortress with a tower in the middle of the town. Vushtrri Castle is situated 3½ km south of Sllatina, Vushtrri.

Old Hamam

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The Old Hamam of Vushtrri is one of the oldest and most prominent monuments in Vushtrri, Kosovo. Old Hamam is situated 3½ km south of Sllatina, Vushtrri.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gojbulja and Karaçë.

Gojbulja

Village

Gojbulja or Gojbulë is a settlement in the Vushtrri municipality of Kosovo. The rural settlement lies on a cadastral area with the same name, with 692 hectares.

Karaçë

Village

Karaçë or Karače is a village in Kosovo located in the municipality of Vushtrri and in the district of Mitrovicë. According to the Kosovar census of 2011, it has 192 inhabitants, all of whom are Albanians. Karaçë is situated 3 km northeast of Sllatina, Vushtrri.