Monasteries
Studenica, Žiča, Sopoćani, Mileševa — medieval monasteries, frescoes and Serbia's spiritual heritage.
Monastery♥Studenica Monastery
UNESCO endowment of Stefan Nemanja, in white marble with 13th-century frescoes.
Monastery♥Žiča Monastery
The crimson endowment of Stefan the First-Crowned — Serbia's first archbishopric.
Monastery♥Sopoćani Monastery
UNESCO monastery whose Dormition fresco is a peak of medieval European painting.
Monastery♥Mileševa Monastery
Home of the White Angel, the best-known fresco of the Serbian Middle Ages.
Monastery♥Manasija Monastery
The fortified monastery of Despot Stefan Lazarević, ringed by eleven towers.
Monastery♥Ravanica Monastery
The endowment of Prince Lazar and the birth of the Morava style.
Monastery♥Đurđevi Stupovi
Nemanja's oldest endowment, on a hill above Novi Pazar, UNESCO-listed.
Monastery♥Ljubostinja Monastery
The endowment of Princess Milica, a convent in the Morava style.
Monastery♥Kalenić Monastery
The pinnacle of Morava stone carving, in a quiet valley.
Monastery♥Krušedol Monastery
The best-known Fruška Gora monastery and tomb of the Branković family.
Monastery♥Tronoša Monastery
The monastery where Vuk Karadžić was schooled, next to Tršić.
Monastery♥Gračanica Monastery
A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, King Milutin's endowment, UNESCO-listed.
Monasteries of Serbia — eight centuries in stone and fresco
Serbian medieval monasteries rank among Europe's most valuable cultural monuments. Studenica is UNESCO-protected, Sopoćani and Mileševa hold frescoes of world significance, while Manasija and Ravanica are both fortresses and sanctuaries. Most sit in beautiful landscapes, so a visit combines easily with a holiday in nature.
Where to go — routes by region
The Valley of Kings along the Ibar gathers Studenica, Žiča and Maglič. The Raška region leads to Sopoćani and Đurđevi Stupovi, and the south to Mileševa with the White Angel. Šumadija holds Manasija, Ravanica and Ljubostinja, while Fruška Gora has sixteen monasteries within a short distance.
Accommodation near the monasteries
Ethno homesteads, cottages and apartments exist near almost every monastery. Browse the offer, save favourites and contact the host directly — with no guest commission.