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Explore the hidden stories and the beauty of Serbian Monasteries

For many centuries, Serbian monasteries stands tall as the guardians of the tradition and past. Manasija monastery is one of the most significant monuments of Serbian medieval culture. It belongs to the so-called  “Moravian school”. which Stefan Lazarevic built it in 15 century. Immediately after its foundation, Manasija became a cultural center of the state. Today many tourists visit the monastery, enjoying it’s high walls and unspoiled nature

photo by Galaxy Drone Team

Monastery Ravanica is a Serbian Orthodox monastery in Central Serbia. II was an endowment of prince Lazar of Serbia, who is buried there. Republic of Serbia declared Ravanica as Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1979.

Equally important, Lazarica church, named after its founder, Prince Lazar. It is located within confines of the Kruševac citadel. This church became an example for other churches in “Morava school” of architecture. We will also visit the National Museum and monument dedicated to heroes of Kosovo battle against Turks.

The Art of Religion

A monastery is laying on a grassy clearing on the left bank of the Ljubostinja river. It was the foundation of Princess Milica, the wife of Prince Lazar. Ljubostinja monastery marks the highest peak of Serbian artistic development in the period, immediately preceding the collapse of Serbia as an independent state.

The monastery complex comprises numerous buildings and encircled by a high defensive wall. The artistic treasure of Studenica is a priceless cultural and aesthetic heritage. Owing to its importance in 1986 UNESCO registrated Studenica in the world cultural heritage.

Uvac originates in Emperor’s village, at some 1460 meters above the sea level. It empties into the Lim river at around 440 meters above the sea level. Uvac lake was created by building a dam, at the altitude of 985 meters. The dam is 160 meters long and 110 meters high, length of the lake is 25 km.

Topola is a town in the very heart of Sumadija, in the vineyards area, known for the world famous wine production. This town was the center of many historical events during the 18th, 19th and 20th century.  There is a complex comprising of the St. George Church, the Karadjordjevic Dynasty Mausoleum and the house of the royal family Karadjordjevic. Famous mosaics in the Church and in the crypt are the best achievements of fresco painting in Serbia. In the crypt there are the relics of the Karadjordjevic dynasty. The white marble from Carara in Italy is covering the Mausoleum.