The Patriarchate complex includes four structures built at different times, all reflecting the Byzantine-Romanesque culture that flourished in the Balkans between the 12th and 17th centuries,characterized by a unique style of fresco painting. According to historical records, these structures were  built upon the foundations of three smaller Catholic-Romanesque churches. This cultural heritage site, permanently protected by the state, is also part of UNESCO's heritage list.

A unique heritage site now transformed into a memorial is the Austro-Hungarian Cemetery, dating from 1915-1917. Most of the 168 soldiers who are buried here served under the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with 73 identified as from the Kingdom of Hungary and the Kingdom of Croatia­Slavonia, 49 from the Kingdom of Bohemia, Bukovina, Dalmatia, Galicia, Moravia, Silesia, Styria, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, and 46 whose origins remain unknown. Restored in 2014, the cemetery serves as a tourist site detailing a part of Peja's history.

Zenel Bey's Tower of is an asset of the architectural cultural heritage under protection. Known as the Bey's Residence, built in 1854, namely the last decade of the 19th century. Since it was a fortified residence, in addition to its true value as a residential building, the three-story tower also had a defensive character. As a compositional scheme, the construction belongs to the traditional towers (kulla) of the Dukagjini Plain, with elements of the neoclassical style. The tower was mainly used for housing, but in different periods of time there were also short-term changes in its purpose.

From 1854 to 1912 it was used as a Residence. After 1912 it was used for housing by the Zenel Bey family. During the years 1945-1947 it was confiscated by the communist government and used as a post office, but also as a prison. Later, the tower was returned to the descendants of Zenel Bey, who used it for housing until 1999. The same year, during the war in Kosovo, the tower was burned by Serbian forces. After the war, it was restored by the owner, who, in addition to housing, also uses the monument for business.

Goskaj's Tower is an asset of the architectural cultural heritage under protection. Built in 1884. This three-story tower, known as the tower of Shaban Gocka, distinguished by its authe ntic stylistic-constructional and architectural-functional and substantive features. It is a living testimony of the life and social organization of the 19th century, in the Peja region, reflecting the lifestyle of the rich and powerful families of the time. This construction belongs to the type of seven towers with an angular dormer extending from the right side of the front side. Within the framework of the architectural structure, the angular dormer slightly protruding from the contour plan in the form of an oriel appears as the main architectural-compositional motif. The tower mainly preserves the original state of the building, except for the transformation of the openings (windows) of the highest floor, which during the time of the Young Turks were covered with lintels. The monument was restored during the years 2000/2001 by the Swedish organization SIDA. Since 2002 the tower has changed its function and serves the administrative needs of the Institute for the Protection of Monuments in Peja, which was later named the Regional Center for Cultural Heritage in Peja

Pleased with the information, we began our journey to explore the sites and experiences Peja had to offer. Our journey started by visiting the city's cultural trail, which includes 14 key points of historical and cultural significance in Peja. The tour began in the heart of Peja, where, besides the panoramic views and the natural attraction of the Lumbardhi River, they noticed two iconic hotels that symbolize Peja's identity and tourism development. The Korzo Hotel, built in 1928, was a contemporary hotel that adhered to the highest standards of the time, while the Dukagjini Hotel, constructed in 1956, was the most prestigious hotel in Kosovo and part of a chain of luxury hotels in former Yugoslavia. During that era, Peja served as a stopover for travelers moving through Europe.

In addition to these landmarks, they learned about key historical events and figures associated with Peja, including the statue of Mother Teresa, the memorial of the 1968 demonstrations, the memorial of the fallen soldiers, and statues of the general Shkelzen Haradinaj, who died during the war in 1999 fighting for the liberation of Kosovo.

Tahir Bey's Inn is an asset of the cultural and architectural heritage under protection. Built in 1800, this monument was in the city center until 1960, but then it was relocated to "Haxhi Zeka" Square, to be later designated as the Ethnographic Museum. This old house, in its architectural and functional composition of the spatial-compositional structure, coincides with the features of many medieval houses of Peja. The base scheme of the guest house is of the "G" type, whereas the building structure is made of wood, stone and mortar. It is assessed as an asset of architectural, historical, material and spiritual importance. Therefore, with its age and originality preserved to this day, it represents a testimony of the cultural and architectural developments during the 18th century in the city of Peja. After the war, the building was conserved and restored several times by the Municipality of Peja, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, as well as by local and international organizations. The mansion has been under legal protection since 1955 and is currently designated as an ethnological museum.

The cultural journey continued with visits to four Towers Kulla - traditional fortified stone houses from Peja and the Dukagjin Plain. The kullas represent an essential part of Peja's heritage, dating from the 18th to 20th centuries. These fortified homes, built with two or three floors, often feature detailed exterior decorations and reflect the craftsmanship of Albanian stone masons. Each floor served a specific function: the first floor as a stable, the second as family living quarters, and the third as a men's gathering room. Peja was once rich in these kullas, each with unique architectural features, but many have been destroyed over time due to various reasons, including occupations and lifestyle changes. The cultural trail includes visits to the most interesting kullas, such as Haxhi Zeka's, Kahreman Aga's , Gockaj's (open for visits), and Zenel Bey's, the oldest kulla in the city.

Bajrakli Mosque is an asset of the architectural cultural heritage under protection. It was built in the second half of the 15th century, namely in 1471 on the core of the old bazaar in Peja. Its donor was Mehmet Fatihu who also financed the Great Mosque in Prishtina. This mosque is one of the most important sacral architectural buildings of the Ottoman period and as such represents a testament to the cultural and architectural developments during the 15th century in the city of Peja.

As a classical monumental building with a complete compositional scheme, it possesses high aesthetic values that include combined volumes on the exterior, qualitative construction techniques and original decorative elements preserved both on the exterior and in its interior. It is also distinguished as the mosque with the highest dome (cupola) in Peja. Within it is a complex of tombs, most of which have inscriptions. Among them are those from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Within these tombs on the right side are also the tombs of well-known personalities of the nation, such as the tomb of Haxhi Zeka, that of Ali Pasha Gucia, and the tomb of Haxhi Mustafa Bey. The tombs also have decorative moles. Despite being under protection, during the last war in Kosovo in 1999 the monument was burned by Serbian forces. But after the war, thanks to the Italian organization "Intersos" and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in 2002 the mosque was restored, preserving its originality almost entirely. There was also a conservation and restoration intervention by the Turkish Tika in 2018. It continues to be in the function of citizens of the Islamic faith who practice spiritual and religious rituals.

Haxhi Zeka's Mill Complex is an asset of the cultural and architectural heritage under protection. Built in the second half of the 19th century, as such has special historical importance, because it represents the beginning of industrial architecture. This complex is associated with the name of its builder, the emblematic figure of the city of Peja, the prominent patriot Haxhi Zeka. In terms of composition, in the past the complex consisted of six accompanying buildings; the mill, the two-story tower, the guest house, the mill warehouse, the barn and the horse stable, whereas today it consists only of the mill and the barn. Since this complex was built by Haxhi Zeka, the emblematic figure of Peja and the extraordinary contributor to the Albanian cause. A as an architectural whole possesses multi-dimensional values, where in addition to the architectural ones, it is distinguished by its historical, aesthetic-artistic, scientific, social, etc. values.

The mill represents the first industrial facility of this type in Kosovo, with a grinding mechanism imported from Austria-Hungary. The very structure of its construction testifies to the degree of technical and technological development of the mill, which initially operated using water, and later using electricity. In the eighth decade of the 20th century, the mill was restored. However, in 1994, the mill was burned down by the Serbs. A similar disaster occurred in 1998. However, after the war in 1994, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the Municipality of Peja, the mill was restored. The building is currently used by a local NGO that promotes mountain and cultural tourism.

The first Albanian school in Peja is an asset of the architectural cultural heritage under protection. It was built in the second half of the 19th century, by the Renaissance man Haxhi Zeka. From this school emerged the warriors of national culture and first teachers of Albanian education who later worked to spread Albanian education to their compatriots, contributing to the opening of schools in the native language. During the restoration in 1979, it underwent changes from its original state; however, it has preserved original elements of the time. This building was burned in 1999 by the Serbian occupying forces. After the war, it was restored by the staff of the “Tetë Marsi” Primary School in Peja, and until 2011 it continued to serve the students as the lower education cycle.In 2011/2012, there were restoration and conservation interventions by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. It was also restored by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in 2023/2024. It is currently used by the Veterans of Education of the Municipality of Peja.

Hammam Xhamija is an asset of the architectural cultural heritage under protection. erected in 1578 and is located next to the Hamam of Haxhi Bey and the building of the first Albanian school in Peja. In Turkish literature (Book EV KK. 757 p. 11-3 and book 172 p. 114-5) it is shown that the mosque was constructed by Hasan Bey, who during the Ottoman Empire is thought to have been the brother of the Grand Vizier, Mere Husejn Pasha, who was the assistant governor in Peja. Some remaining parts of the old building also prove that the construction of the mosque belongs to the 16th century.  The mosque has been burned several times throughout its existence, initially in 1890, whereas the lastA time by Serbian forces in 1999. In 2001 the monument was restored. It continues to serve the Islamic community.

The Defterdar Mosque is an asset of the cultural and architectural heritage under protection. It is thought to have been built by an officer of the city of Peja, called Defterdar, between the years 1570-1577. The monument, with its antiquity and originality preserved to this day, represents evidence of cultural and architectural developments during the 16th century in the city of Peja. It contains authentic artistic values and qualitative construction techniques, as well as original indigenous elements, especially in the exterior, while the interior is permeated by decorative elements with combined artistic values. In its courtyard there are about 50 old stone graves. Among them is the grave of the Defterdar, his wife and daughter. This mosque was burned down by Serbian forces in 1998-1999. In 2008-2009, the NGO “Intersos” financed by the Italian Government, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, carried out its restoration.It continues to be used for religious rituals of Islamic believers.

The Kushumli Mosque is an asset of the architectural cultural heritage under protection. This Islamic sacred work was built in 1577 by Mere Hysejin Pasha. The building belongs to the classical mosques and as such represents the local construction methods, which were also used for the construction of the towers.  It is believed that the name Kushumli Xhami has remained since in the past the roof of the mosque was covered with a lead dome. During a certain period, the mosque was also used as a gunpowder warehouse at one time, where because of an explosion the dome was destroyed. After that, a simple roof was made, and it was covered with tiles. In the courtyard of the mosque there are several cemeteries belonging to different time periods. The mosque was burned during the last war, where only the walls remained. In 2002 it was restored by the Italian NGO “Intersos” from Italy. It continues to be in the service of Muslim believers.