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Manasija Monastery
About
Manasija (Resava) near Despotovac is the endowment of Despot Stefan Lazarević, built in the early 15th century. It is ringed by mighty ramparts with eleven towers, the Despot's Tower foremost among them. The monastery was the centre of the Resava school of scribes and translators. Resava Cave and the Veliki Buk waterfall are nearby, making an easy full-day trip.
Highlights
- Ramparts with 11 towers
- Resava school of scribes
- Despot Stefan Lazarević
- Resava Cave nearby
- Veliki Buk waterfall
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