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Stantërg () is a small town located near the city of Mitrovica. It is best known for its proximity to the
Trepça Mines The Trepça Mines (, / ''Rudnik Trepča'') is a large industrial complex in Kosovo, located northeast of Mitrovica. The mine is located on the southern slopes of the Kopaonik mountain, between the peaks of Crni Vrh () and Majdan , and it is ...
, one of the largest mining complexes in Europe. The town has a rich mining history, with the Trepça Mine being a significant source of lead, zinc, and silver. Therefore, the town is also known as Trepçë by the locals.


Overview

The Trepça Mine has been an important economic asset for the region, providing numerous jobs and contributing to the local and national economy. In addition to its industrial significance, the mine has also made Stantërg a site of geological interest due to the wide variety of minerals and crystals found there. The
Trepça Crystal Museum The Trepça Crystal Museum is located in the town of Stantërg, near the Trepça Mines in Mitrovica, Kosovo. This museum is a treasure trove of crystals and minerals extracted from the depths of Kosovo. Its history dates back to 1964, when it was ...
, located in Stantërg, showcases this geological wealth with a collection of over 1,500 crystal and mineral exhibits. The museum serves as an educational and tourist attraction, highlighting the natural beauty and scientific importance of the minerals extracted from the mine. Stantërg's connection to the
Trepça Mines The Trepça Mines (, / ''Rudnik Trepča'') is a large industrial complex in Kosovo, located northeast of Mitrovica. The mine is located on the southern slopes of the Kopaonik mountain, between the peaks of Crni Vrh () and Majdan , and it is ...
makes it a place of both historical and contemporary importance in Kosovo, reflecting the region's industrial heritage and its ongoing contributions to the fields of geology and mineralogy.


Geography

Stantërg is located in the region known as
Shala e Bajgorës Shala e Bajgorës is a mountainous (hilly) region in Kosovo, that lies between the valley of the river Ibar and Llap, at the foot of the Kopaonik, concentrated primarily around cities, Mitrovica, Vushtrri, Podujevë and Zveçan, and town like ...
. The regional road R-129 passes through the town.


Sports

The small town was the home of the 1940 founded KF Rudari later known as KF Minatori 89 until 1992. Rudari won the Kosovo Province League in 1956, 1958 and 1960.


Notable people

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Arian Tahiri Arian Tahiri (born 3 December 1993) is the deputy mayor of South Mitrovica and a Kosovan former professional basketball Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangul ...
, Kosovan politician and former basketball player


See also

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Mazhiq Mosque The Mazhiq Mosque or the Mosque of Mazhiq is a cultural heritage monument of Kosovo, located 13 km (8 mi) from Mitrovica, in the village of Mazhiq. The mosque was built around the 15th century and today is almost fully destroyed, having lost its ...
* St. Peter's Basilica Church, Stari Trg


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Stanterg Villages in Mitrovica, Kosovo Towns in Kosovo Shala e Bajgorës