Lepavina Monastery

Lepavina Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastic complex in Sokolovac, northern Croatia, featuring a Baroque church and residential buildings surrounded by gardens. The site near Koprivnica comprises a self-contained spiritual community with distinctive religious architecture.

The monastery was founded around 1550 by a monk from Hilandar Monastery and suffered destruction from Turkish forces in 1557. Its reconstruction in 1598 marked the restoration of spiritual life at the location.

The monastery preserves valuable religious manuscripts and printed books, including a 16th-century icon of the Mother of God from Crete and Venice. These collections reflect the spiritual continuity of the place and can be observed during visits.

The site can be reached by car from Koprivnica, and visitors should arrange their visit in advance. It is helpful to confirm current access conditions before traveling, as these may change.

The monastery serves as the primary Orthodox center in northern Croatia after the neighboring Marcha Monastery transferred to Greek Catholics. This role makes it a particularly significant place for the region's Orthodox community.

GPS coordinates: 46.09972,16.67222

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09