Lesnovo monastery, Byzantine monastery in Probištip Municipality, North Macedonia
The Lesnovo Monastery stands at 870 meters elevation within a volcanic crater on the southwestern slopes of Mount Osogovo, featuring a cross-shaped design.
Duke Joan Oliver rebuilt the monastery in 1341 on the foundations of an earlier basilica, establishing it as a significant spiritual center connected to Mount Athos.
The monastery contains original 14th-century frescoes created by four artists, including depictions of Duke Oliver, his wife Oliverina, and the royal couple Dushan and Helena.
The monastery maintains its original lead roof and Byzantine architectural elements, with regular access for visitors interested in religious and historical architecture.
The complex includes caves where Saint Gabriel of Lesnovo, a hermit from the 11th century, lived before the monastery's construction.
Location: Probištip Municipality
Founders: Gabriel de Lesnovo
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.01267,22.22712
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:46
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