Ravanica

The Ravanica monastery complex includes a church with a nine-sided central dome, four smaller octagonal domes, and remains of defensive walls with seven towers.

Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović established Ravanica monastery in 1374 as his burial church, marking a significant period in Serbian medieval architecture and religious development.

The monastery walls display intricate frescoes created between 1385 and 1387, featuring religious scenes and portraits of Prince Lazar's family in Byzantine artistic style.

Located in central Serbia near Ćuprija, the monastery welcomes visitors to explore its grounds, religious artifacts, and architectural elements throughout the year.

The church building method alternates single-line stone courses with three-line brick layers, creating a distinctive pattern that influenced later Serbian medieval construction.

Location: Senje

Inception: 1374

Founders: Lazar Hrebeljanović

GPS coordinates: 43.97278,21.49667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47