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Google has added Kosovo to its Street View service, allowing users to virtually explore the country’s cities, landmarks, and natural features via Google Maps. The update was made possible by Google’s Street View cars, which captured images across the country. To access the new imagery, users can open Google Maps and drag the yellow Pegman icon onto a blue line to enter Street View mode. This feature enables remote visits to locations such as Pristina’s modern architecture and ancient monasteries without physical travel.

The new Street View coverage highlights Kosovo’s cultural and historical sites, including the National Library of Kosovo in Pristina, the Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa, and the Newborn Monument. The capital’s urban landscape is now accessible, along with its cafes, markets, and landmarks like the Old Green Market. The update also includes nearby spiritual sites such as the Gračanica Monastery, Patriarchate of Peć Monastery, and Visoki Dečani Monastery, all part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Medieval Monuments in Kosovo.

Prizren, recognized as Kosovo’s cultural capital, is now explorable through Street View, featuring landmarks like the 17th-century Gazi Mehmed Pasha Hammam, the Sinan Pasha Mosque, and the Old Stone Bridge. Gjakova’s historic Tanner’s Bridge and Terzi Bridge, an Ottoman-era structure over the Erenik River, are also included. These additions provide a digital window into Kosovo’s architectural and cultural heritage, accessible to anyone with an internet connection.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Street View now covers Kosovo’s natural landscapes, including the Rugova Canyon near Peja, one of Europe’s deepest and longest canyons. Users can navigate the canyon’s dramatic terrain and other scenic areas virtually. To begin exploring, open Google Maps on a computer or mobile device, select a location, and use the Pegman icon to enter Street View. The update expands Google’s global imagery, offering new ways to discover Kosovo’s diverse attractions from anywhere.