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Peja (Albanian : Pejë or Peja; Serbian: Пећ or Peć; Turkish:) is one of the oldest inhabited places in Kosovo. It is mentioned by the Illyrians and it was themost important city of ancient Dardania. In this location a number of archaeological objects have beendiscovered, showing that this hasbeen an administrative municipal centre for the whole valley of Dukagjini. All the traditional cultural values inherited from the ancient period (architecture, sculptures, habits and Dardan laws), the Byzantine and also the Middle Ages and finally from the Ottoman Empirehave filled it constantly with new buildings

History of Peja
Over the centuries Peja has been an economic and cultural center, which at the end of 19th century became the heart of the National Rebirth (alb. Rilindja Kombtare) - led by Haxhi Zeka during the war for independence against the Ottoman Empire. In October 29, 1912, Peja was liberated from the ottoman rule but conquered by the Montenegrin. In November 1915, it fell under the Austrian-Hungarian rule. From 1919 to 1941 Peja was ruled by the Serbo-Croatian-Slovenian kingdom, after which it fell under the Italian invaders and in 1943 it was under the administration of the German Nazi-fascist regime. In 1945 it was ruled by ex-Yugoslavia, whereas after the NATO intervention in 1999 that was supported by the Kosovo people, Peja was liberated in June 16, 1999.

Historical monuments in Peja
Peja is perceived as the capital city of Dukagjini Plane, holding a rich history and beautiful landscapes, very worth exploring. The most important historial monuments in Peja are: Tahir Beg Inn(museum),Family Goska Stone House,Mill of Haxhi Zeka,Bajrakli Mosque,'Çarshia e Pejes', Patriarchate of Peja, The catolic church 'Shen Katarina',The Kulla e Haxhi Zekes.

Tahir Beg Inn (Museum)
Tahir beg inn built in 1800 and until 1960 was located in the town center (between the municipal and post office buildings, than it was re-allocated to Haxhi Zeka Center,where currently is being used as Ethnographic Museum.The decision for the allocation of the IN was made by the rulling goverment of that period. In the beginning Tahir Beg Inn consisted of fence,wich presented a continuity of sorrounding old insulating walls.And the porch belonging to medieval period as a free and open ground floor space erected on wood columns, it should be considered as a continuance of antique house construction.This antique house with its architectural and functional content of special-compositional structure is similar to features of many medieval Peja houses.Allocation of the Inn was difficultto perform,because the structure,form and type itself had to bre preserved to its original shape.Its conservation was accompanied with other difficulties,particulary the sorrounding area of the house.Currently the ground plan scheme is of 'G'type,its particular part is the corner of the upper daily-room wich is emphasized to that extension resulting in its columns from the total of the remaining building,the new tract 'G'-A.Relying on risky multi-scale design of the house,the corners and the roof dwelling wich follows the regular form of the windows presents a classic work of higher interest.At least it deserves to be registered as a permanent document,if it is not possible due to development of town infrastructure to bre preserved as a building of high constructional-architectural values. The museum is currently being promptly used in the function of Regional Ethnographic Museum.The in is under the law protection since 1995,bearing number 610,it is registered with cadastral plot No 2851/1,map No 31,covering the dimensions of 14.62 X 13.71 M and it is situated in HaxhI Zeka square in Peja.

Family Goska Stone house
Shaban Goska Kulla ranks among town stone houses as urban residential premise of Dukagjini Plain.As a construction premise it was completed in the last decade of the XIX century.During the period of Xhon-Turks(revolutionary movement by the end of Ottoman Empire fall) the first decade of the XX century,kulla had undergone several changes in construction-architectural elements(windows) and upper floor construction.Even though kulla was left to mercy of time and human factor,survived the war,but after the war its celling was removed by force from irresponsible persons.In 2002 operative works were accomplished pursuant to project for restoration and conversation.Kulla was rehabilitated in 2002.Nowdays within the kulla premises the Regional Center for Cultural Heritage in Peja is running its activities.

Bajrakli Mosque
Known as Çarshia or market mosque its believed to have been build on the second half of 15th century at that time when Peja city was the center of Peja sanxhak (Ottoman military district). It is called the “mosque with a banner” (Turkish: bajrakli) because by flying a banner on it bricks-layered minaret it determines the time when the other mosques begin with their prayers. The restoration work was done by Italian Intersos foundation in 2002

Mill of Haxhi Zeka
Haxhi Zeka Mill is a significant component of the industrial and historic heritage in the town of Peja, where Austro-Hungarian and vernacular architecture intermingle. The complex comprises the Mill and Granary building, which are the only remaining structures of a huge industrial complex of the 16th century. The mill is an impressive masonry building, Its architecture is unique with harmonious façades and well combined stone, bricks, rhythmic arched windows and cornice. The old technology of the Mill is partially preserved. In 2004 the exterior and interior of the mill were restored.

Peja Patriarchate
The Monastery of the Patriarchate of Peja is located at the very entrance of the Rugova gorge near Peja. The temple of the Holy Apostles was built by Archbishop Arsenije in the third decade of the 13th century. During the 14th century, small modifications were made to Church of the Holy Apostles, so some parts were decorated later. From the 13th to the 15th century, and in the 17th century, the Serbian Patriarchs and Archbishops were buried in the churches of the Patriarchate. During 19th century a new watermill, a guesthouse and new stone walls were added to the complex.

Long Qarshia(Qarshia e Pejes)“Çarshia e Pejës”
Was established at the end of 15th century,and served as the town’s trade centrewhere artisan production and sales of goods and agricultural products were concentrated. The urbanstructural disposition of the old Marketplace of Pejaconsists of four basic units as integral part of anentire urban architectonic system, named by local population as: “Çarshia e Gjatë” (Long Street),“Çarshia e vogël”(Little Street) and “Çarshia e Shatërvanit”(Fountain Street).