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Manasija monastery, Serbian Orthodox monastery in Despotovac, Serbia

The monastery complex includes a central church dedicated to the Holy Trinity, surrounded by eleven defensive towers and fortified walls measuring 25 meters high.

Constructed between 1406 and 1418 under Despot Stefan Lazarević's direction, the monastery served as a crucial cultural center during the Serbian Despotate period.

The School of Resava within the monastery produced numerous manuscripts and translations during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, contributing to Serbian literature development.

The monastery accepts visitors throughout the year and maintains regular religious services, with guided tours available through advance arrangements at +381 35 611290.

The monastery church preserves several original frescoes from 1418, which demonstrate exceptional medieval artistic techniques with gold and lazulite backgrounds.

Location: Despotovac

Inception: 15 century

Height: 25 m

GPS coordinates: 44.10089,21.46956

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22

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