Crna Reka Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Ribariće, Serbia
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ThecomplexsitsThreehundredtenkilometerssouthofBelgradeatacrossroadsconnectingKosovskkaMitrovia,Rozaje,andnoviPazar.Thedrivefollowsungracedractsalongisidethecanonyonwhereroutemarkingareclearandregular.
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Location: Raška District
Inception: 13 century
Website: http://manastircrnareka.nr.rs
GPS coordinates: 42.94694,20.46833
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29
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