"Our Lady of Ljeviš"

"Ljeviška"

Well this is on of most important church in Prizren especially for Orthodox Christians.It was converted to a mosque during the Ottoman Empire and then back into an Orthodox Church in the early 20th century.
There is a mark even today from Ottoman Empire. Today is not in such a good condition , and is very difficle
to take photos because it's surrounded by narrow streets. First I want to show you how church looks from the outside than I have one anecdote about it

This is view from Tower clock. I was there for different purpose but I took this photo also. As you see there is no to much place around it. If you want more information for this church you can find it with keywords "Our Lady of Ljeviš"

Time for anegdote :)  Two years ago I worked on one really significant project " Inscription Plaques of Kosovo "  And the professor ( Whos was from Istanbul)  who was charged on this project told me... " Almira,  here near is one mosque with name some name he said"...but I know on what he means but he never saw it. When I show him a place....  When he saw it he sayes..."Aman Allah, this is not a mosque" :D  I laughed Yeah  I said.... it was a church than mosque than again church  and it's such a structure it can never look like a mosque. But there is a sign on it. DO you see that white plate... I will show you closer on next photo.

You see ? It's on arabic. I work on this project but I never get  translate from this on....to bad..

That day was a sunny day, spring. I liked blue sky and I took few photos because I new that will not be able to do later because church is under protection, guard protection..so...I used opportunity

This is front view, Few weeks I saw young monks in front of the door they were entered inside. Maybe in future will be able for tourists also ;)

And this was my last shoot. I couldn't get more. For now :) In future if I have chance I will take more photos of this beauty
Of course there is a way to take photo but you need to ask permission from many institution.....I think I will wait better time. Without bureaucracy