Budisavci Monastery, Medieval monastery in Budisavci, Kosovo.
Budisavci Monastery is a medieval religious building in Kosovo featuring distinctive architecture. It has an eight-sided dome, a three-sided apse, and decorative patterns created by alternating stone and brick construction techniques.
The monastery was built in the first half of the 14th century and underwent major renovation in 1568 under Patriarch Makarije Sokolovic. This patriarch commissioned new frescoes that revitalized the artistic decoration of the site.
The monastery holds religious artworks that visitors can see, including a portrait of Patriarch Makarije on the south wall and depictions of Serbian saints and archbishops. These pieces reflect the artistic traditions that shaped this place as a spiritual center.
The site is under continuous protection and security measures for its preservation. Visitors should approach the grounds with respect for the religious function and significance of the place.
The monastery treasury holds a rare icon of its patron saint dating from the late 14th to early 15th century. This artwork represents a remarkable example of religious and artistic craftsmanship from that era.
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