Novi Pazar: The oriental gem

I think this is beautiful. A blending of Slavic and Turkish. That is what Jugoslavija always was. A bit of Turkish history and a celebration of Slavic roots. The mosques are really beautiful and it's nice to know that they haven't been destroyed (much) in the war. Reminds me of what once was. Beautiful pictures :).

To Natalia,

As the Serbs were second class citizens to the Turks and a small percentage of their population did inherit certain Turkish genes I would like to remind you that the Croats were second class citizens to the Magyars (Also Turkish) and comingled and exchanged genes with them. The Croats also absorbed the balance of the Avar population who were also a Mongol/Turkish people. During WWII it was also popular amongst the Ustasha (Croat Nazi's)to denounce their Slavic "genes" in favor of the "Gothic" theory as they allied themselves with the Turkish descendants of Bosnia to massacre up to 750,000 serbs, jews, and roma so as to gain favor in Hitler's eyes.

I guess you probably have a distaste for Americans, English, Italian, and Spanish people as well. As you see, most countries and people have co-mingled and have shared genes. Whether you are a Christian or an atheist you should understand that all people share a common past.

Also your music, language, and culture theory is pure crap. I am a white male that lives in the United States who enjoys listening to rock, rap, reggae, and Jazz (all influenced by African culture), I also enjoy eating Chinese, Italian, and Mexican food, and on occassion will drink some sake. I also know certain phrases and words in at least half a dozen languages. Yet noone in my family has married into any of these ethnic groups.

Thank you for reminding the world that fascism and racism is alive and well in your world. Good luck living under your rock!

IT'S A SHAME THE WAHHABIS OF THE REGION ARE TRYING TO RID THE AREA OF THIS IDEAL OF MULTICULTURALISM.

I have for many reasons been to this city. Leaving from germany I have been enthusiastic but also a bit scared from all the things I heared from the news. But being there I had an wonderful live. It´s true, the behaviour of the people in Pazar is different to the rest of Serbia. They are likely proud, easily get burning, but there´s also always the quietness of a farmer inside. The city was nearly as amazing as the people living in. The next-to-next from muslims and serbs builded it and so it became a place wich is all the time changing his face. This is easily to see, ever for a foreigner, in the arcitecture. I was luckily surprised and I am sure it was not my last visit in Novi Pazar.

Natalie, the wars are over and it is tiem to get over it. Every people and culture are beautiful if you have an open mind. I have travelled throughout Yugoslavia and Croats, Bosnians, and Serbs pretty much look the same to me.

For Lejla,
Croatia was hardly part of the Ottoman Empire. Serbians have more Turkish influence and possiblz even Turkish genes (you can tell by their appearance, music, culture, foods). 2nd, it is a fact that while the former Yugoslavians do have Slavic genes..it is not that high in percent. Serbians also have Greek, Illyrian, Dacian & Thracian genes.

Novi Pazar would not have been affected by the previous war because IT IS NOT IN BOSNIA!

For Lejla,
Croatia was hardly part of the Ottoman Empire. Serbians have more Turkish influence and possiblz even Turkish genes (you can tell by their appearance, music, culture, foods). 2nd, it is a fact that while the former Yugoslavians do have Slavic genes..it is not that high in percent. Serbians also have Greek, Illyrian, Dacian & Thracian genes.

Novi Pazar would not have been affected by the previous war because IT IS NOT IN BOSNIA!

IT'S A SHAME THE WAHHABIS OF THE REGION ARE TRYING TO RID THE AREA OF THIS IDEAL OF MULTICULTURALISM.

I have for many reasons been to this city. Leaving from germany I have been enthusiastic but also a bit scared from all the things I heared from the news. But being there I had an wonderful live. It´s true, the behaviour of the people in Pazar is different to the rest of Serbia. They are likely proud, easily get burning, but there´s also always the quietness of a farmer inside. The city was nearly as amazing as the people living in. The next-to-next from muslims and serbs builded it and so it became a place wich is all the time changing his face. This is easily to see, ever for a foreigner, in the arcitecture. I was luckily surprised and I am sure it was not my last visit in Novi Pazar.

I think this is beautiful. A blending of Slavic and Turkish. That is what Jugoslavija always was. A bit of Turkish history and a celebration of Slavic roots. The mosques are really beautiful and it's nice to know that they haven't been destroyed (much) in the war. Reminds me of what once was. Beautiful pictures :).

Natalie, the wars are over and it is tiem to get over it. Every people and culture are beautiful if you have an open mind. I have travelled throughout Yugoslavia and Croats, Bosnians, and Serbs pretty much look the same to me.

To Natalia,

As the Serbs were second class citizens to the Turks and a small percentage of their population did inherit certain Turkish genes I would like to remind you that the Croats were second class citizens to the Magyars (Also Turkish) and comingled and exchanged genes with them. The Croats also absorbed the balance of the Avar population who were also a Mongol/Turkish people. During WWII it was also popular amongst the Ustasha (Croat Nazi's)to denounce their Slavic "genes" in favor of the "Gothic" theory as they allied themselves with the Turkish descendants of Bosnia to massacre up to 750,000 serbs, jews, and roma so as to gain favor in Hitler's eyes.

I guess you probably have a distaste for Americans, English, Italian, and Spanish people as well. As you see, most countries and people have co-mingled and have shared genes. Whether you are a Christian or an atheist you should understand that all people share a common past.

Also your music, language, and culture theory is pure crap. I am a white male that lives in the United States who enjoys listening to rock, rap, reggae, and Jazz (all influenced by African culture), I also enjoy eating Chinese, Italian, and Mexican food, and on occassion will drink some sake. I also know certain phrases and words in at least half a dozen languages. Yet noone in my family has married into any of these ethnic groups.

Thank you for reminding the world that fascism and racism is alive and well in your world. Good luck living under your rock!