Gračanica Monastery

Über die Unterkunft

Gračanica is King Milutin's endowment from 1321 and one of the most accomplished works of late Byzantine architecture — five domes arranged in a pyramidal composition. Its frescoes include the Nemanjić family tree and founders' portraits. The monastery is on the UNESCO World Heritage list within the Medieval Monuments in Kosovo group.

Highlights

• UNESCO World Heritage
• Endowment of King Milutin
• Five domes
• Nemanjić family tree
• Byzantine architecture

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