One of the most famous landmarks in Pristina is a giant sculpture of letters that spells out NEWBORN in bold, yellow capitals. It was put up to celebrate a new chapter in the city's story and has become a symbol that Kosovars around the world recognise instantly. Artists repaint it every year with a new theme, so it always looks a little different.
The main walking street is called Nëna Terezë Boulevard, named after Mother Teresa, who had Albanian heritage just like many people in Kosovo. On a warm evening this street is absolutely packed with people strolling, eating ice cream and chatting outside cafés. Kosovar people are famous for being very welcoming to visitors.
Pristina has a huge university and is full of students. This gives the city a creative, fast-moving feel — new murals appear on walls, new cafés open, and music can be heard spilling out of doorways on weekend evenings. There is a great pride in Kosovar art, design and fashion.
The National Library of Kosovo is one of the most unusual buildings you will ever see. It is covered in small white domes and looks a bit like a giant honeycomb. Architects either love it or find it puzzling — but everybody agrees it is impossible to forget.