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Prishtina Launches Cemetery Design Competition

architecture-design · 2026-07-26

Pristina's Municipality has launched a design competition for the Capital City Cemetery, intended to serve as a modern civic, memorial, landscape, and digital public space. This initiative seeks to create a pioneering approach to cemetery design in Kosovo, prioritizing dignity, equality, coexistence, sustainability, digital governance, and respect for various religious and cultural backgrounds. The development process included discussions with religious groups, institutional stakeholders, and international collaborators. Entries must be submitted by October 6, 2026.

Key facts

  • Competition launched by Municipality of Pristina
  • Project is for Capital City Cemetery of Pristina
  • Cemetery conceived as civic, memorial, landscape, and digital infrastructure
  • Aims to set new model for cemetery planning in Kosovo
  • Key principles: dignity, equality, coexistence, sustainability, digital governance
  • Process included consultation with religious communities and international partners
  • Submission deadline: October 6, 2026
  • Venue: Prishtina, Kosovo

Entities

Institutions

  • Municipality of Pristina
  • City of Prishtina

Locations

  • Prishtina
  • Kosovo

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