History of Kosovska Mitrovica

Under Ottoman rule KosovskaMitrovica was a typical small Oriental city. Rapid development came in the 19th century after lead ore was discovered and mined in the region, providing what has historically been one of Kosovo largest industries.

It became an industrial town, formerly the economic centre of Kosovo because of the nearby Trepča Mines. It grew in size as a centre of trade and industry with the completion of the railway line to Skopje in 1873–1878, which linked KosovskaMitrovica to the port of Thessalonika. Another line later linked the town to Belgrade and Western