Harilaq Fortress

The Harilaq Fortress is a hilltop fortification west of the village of in . 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.
Wikipedia
Photo: GntPallaska, CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: cultural heritage monument of Kosovo
  • Also known as: “Gradina” and “Kalaja e Harilaçit”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari and Golesh.

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 , . The airport is located 15 km southwest of the capital city of Pristina. is situated 3 km east of Harilaq Fortress.

Peak
Photo: Albinfo, CC0.
is a mountain in 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.

Village
is a village in the municipality of , .

Village
Photo: Toksave, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village, which is situated 3 km south of Harilaq Fortress.

Village
Photo: Albinfo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village, which is situated 5 km south of Harilaq Fortress.

Harilaq Fortress

Latitude
42.57837° or 42° 34′ 42″ north
Longitude
20.99763° or 20° 59′ 52″ east
Open location code
8GJ2HXHX+83
Open­Street­Map ID
way 229433373
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data 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”
  • Hungarian: “Harilaq-erőd”
  • Serbian: “Градина”
  • Spanish: “Fortaleza de Harilaq”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Kalaja e Harilaqit and Harilaq castle.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Konak and Hilltop.

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