Galica

Galica is a village administratively located in the Municipality of Vushtrri, Kosovo, but geographically situated in the Drenica region. The village covers an area of 443 hectares and is known for its numerous microtoponyms such as Katuni i Moçëm, Livadhi i Kolë Bibës, Kroni i Bajramit, among others, which testify to the village's history and culture.

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Type: Village
Description: village in Kosovo
Also known as: “Galicë”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Duboc Fortress.

Duboc Fortress

Archaeological site

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Duboc Fortress is a fortress in Duboc village in the Vushtrri municipality in Kosovo. It is situated above Ceçan, part of the Ciçavica mountain chain, approximately 11 km southwest of the city of Vushtrri. Duboc Fortress is situated 2½ km east of Galica.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mikushnica and Prekaz i Epërm.

Mikushnica

Village

Mikushnica is a village in Skenderaj, Mitrovica, Kosovo, also known since 1999 as Mikushë. Mikushnica is situated 2½ km southwest of Galica.

Prekaz i Epërm

Village

Prekaz i Epërm is a village in Skenderaj municipality, Kosovo. This village was the site of the battle that started the Kosovo War, the Battle of Prekaz and birthplace of KLA leader Adem Jashari and his brother, Hamëz Jashari. Prekaz i Epërm is situated 3 km west of Galica.