Bishtazhin

Bishtazhin (Bishtazhin/Bishtrazhin/Bistazhini; Бистражин/Bistražin) is a village located near Gjakova, Kosovo. It is inhabited exclusively by Albanians.

History
Bishtazhin was mentioned in the Ottoman defter of 1571 and was inhabited by a Christian Albanian population and the village had 45 households.

Bishtazhin was formed in the 16th century. Saint Teresa's mother is believed to have hailed from Bishtazhin.

Religion
Bishtazhin is inhabited by Catholic Albanians. The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary is located in the village.

Places of interest
The Terzi Bridge is nearby.