World Heritage Identification Number: 96
World Heritage since: 1979
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇷🇸 Serbia
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Medieval Monuments of Stari Ras and Sopoćani: A Testimony to Serbia's Early History
Stari Ras and Sopoćani, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, offer a unique glimpse into the early history of Serbia. Situated on the outskirts of Stari Ras, the first capital of Serbia, this collection of medieval monuments includes fortresses, churches, and monasteries that have survived the test of time.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
On the outskirts of Stari Ras, the first capital of Serbia, there is an impressive group of medieval monuments consisting of fortresses, churches and monasteries. The monastery at Sopoćani is a reminder of the contacts between Western civilization and the Byzantine world.
Encyclopedia Record: Stari Ras
Ras, known in modern Serbian historiography as Stari Ras, is a medieval fortress and area located in the vicinity of former market-place of Staro Trgovište, some 10–11 kilometers (6.2–6.8 mi) west of modern-day city of Novi Pazar in Serbia.Additional Site Details
Area: 198.72 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
Coordinates: 43.11889 , 20.42278
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