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Banjska Monastery Zveçan Last Updated: 12/28/2024 |
| The Banjska Monastery is a significant Serbian Orthodox monastery located near Zvečan in northern Kosovo. It was founded in the early 14th century by King Stefan Uroš II Milutin of Serbia as his mausoleum and is dedicated to St. Stephen. The monastery is a prime example of medieval Serbian architecture, blending elements of the Raška school and Byzantine influences. | |
| - The monastery was constructed between 1313 and 1317 during the reign of King Milutin. Initially intended as a royal burial church, King Milutin was buried there in 1321, although his remains were later moved to other locations. - The monastery has historically served as a spiritual center for the Serbian Orthodox Church. It has faced periods of abandonment and destruction, particularly during Ottoman rule and conflicts in the region. | |
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Kosovo Place » City Kosovo is a partially recognised state in Southeastern Europe. It lies at the centre of the Balkans, occupying an area of 10,887 km2 (4,203 sq mi), with a population of 1.9 million in 2021. Its capital and largest city is Pristina. 402 views 💖 1 👍 0Kosovo |
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Orthodox Monastery Gracanica Place » Temple The Serbian Orthodox Monastery Gračanica is a monastery located in Kosovo. It was built by the Serbian king Stefan Milutin in 1321. The monastery was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1990, and on 13 July 2006. 144 views 💖 1 👍 0Graçanicë, Kosovo |