Guri i Plakës
Rock formation in Kosovo
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Guri i Plakës (lit. 'Old Woman's Stone') is a rock formation near Dritan in the municipality of Drenas. It lies at the foot of Mount Čičavica and was designated a natural monument in 2006 under the category number of MN/034.[1]
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| Location | Dritan, Drenas, Kosovo |
| Nearest city | Drenas |
| Coordinates | 42°40′27″N 20°57′37″E |
| Area | 0.05 ha |
| Established | 2006 |
History
The rocks are next to the highway from Drenas to Obiliq, and the railway line from Kosovo Polje to Peja runs between them. A single rock was dynamited to make way for the track in 1936. Many myths and legends have arisen around the stones.[2][3]
Gallery
Aerial photograph
The stones in winter
