Harilaq Fortress
The Harilaq Fortress is a hilltop fortification west of the village of Harilaq in Kosovo. The fortress is of great archaeological importance, with its roots tracing back to prehistoric times and its peak development occurring during late Antiquity through the early Byzantine period.Photo: GntPallaska, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: cultural heritage monument of Kosovo
- Also known as: “Kalaja e Harilaçit”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari and Golesh.
Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari
Aerodrome
Photo: Airportpristina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Prishtina International Airport Adem Jashari, also referred to as Pristina International Airport, is an international airport in Pristina, Kosovo. The airport is located 15 km southwest of the capital city of Pristina. Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari is situated 3 km east of Harilaq Fortress.
Golesh
Peak
Golesh is a mountain in Kosovo with an altitude of 1,019 m. The peak is located in the municipality of Lipjan and it is near the Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Harilaq and Medvec.
Medvec
Village
Photo: Toksave, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Medvec is a village, which is situated 3 km south of Harilaq Fortress.
Dobrajë e Madhe
Village
Dobrajë e Madhe is a village in Lipjan municipality in Kosovo. Dobrajë has seen a big improvement in infrastructure and quality of life in the past decade, with having the road fixed and asphalted, having lights that cover a big part of the village during the night. Dobrajë e Madhe is situated 6 km southeast of Harilaq Fortress.
Harilaq Fortress
- Categories: archaeological site, historic site, castle, and tourism
- Location: Kosovo Polje, Pristina Districte, Kosovo, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
42.57837° or 42° 34′ 42″ northLongitude
20.99763° or 20° 59′ 52″ eastOpen location code
8GJ2HXHX+83OpenStreetMap ID
way 229433373OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castleOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q16084763
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In Other Languages
From Albanian to Spanish—“Harilaq Fortress” goes by many names.
- Albanian: “Kalaja e Harilaqit”
- Czech: “Pevnost Ariljača”
- German: “Festung von Harilaq”
- German: “Gradina”
- Hungarian: “Harilaq-erőd”
- Serbian: “Градина”
- Spanish: “Fortaleza de Harilaq”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kalaja e Harilaqit and Harilaq castle.
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