Stari Ras, Archaeological site in Novi Pazar, Serbia.
The medieval fortress of Stari Ras stands on Gradina hill, featuring wide walls constructed from crushed stone and limestone mortar with defensive towers.
Stari Ras served as the capital of the Serbian state during the early 12th century before transitioning through Bulgarian and Byzantine control.
The cave monastery beneath the fortress contains a church with 13th-century frescoes and marks the creation site of the Vukan's Gospel manuscript.
The site includes three main areas for exploration: the hilltop fortress, the cave monastery with Holy Archangel's Church, and the Pazarište settlement.
The fortress maintains an irregular quadrangle shape with a footpath along its walls that Serbian rulers once used for military inspections.
Location: Novi Pazar
Part of: Stari Ras and Sopoćani
GPS coordinates: 43.12822,20.41553
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:18
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