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.

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.