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.
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.
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 fortress of Prizren is a medieval castle in Prizren in southern Kosovo. It was built on a hill above the city, under which Prizren gradually developed into a large city. The fortress was declared a Cultural Monument of Special Importance in 1948. Layers of prehistoric, Roman and late antiquity have been preserved under its walls.
The Patriarchate of Peć Monastery is an important religious and historical site located in Kosovo. It is a significant spiritual center of the Serbian Orthodox Church and is recognized for its architectural and cultural heritage. The monastery complex was founded in the 13th century, with significant reconstruction and expansion taking place in the 14th century.
