World Heritage Identification Number: 389
World Heritage since: 1986
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇷🇸 Serbia
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Studenica Monastery: A Jewel of Medieval Serbian Architecture
The Studenica Monastery, nestled in the heart of central Serbia, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and architectural prowess of the medieval Serbian state. Established in the late 12nd century by Stevan Nemanja, the founder of the medieval Serb state, this monumental complex has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The Studenica Monastery was established in the late 12th century by Stevan Nemanja, founder of the medieval Serb state, shortly after his abdication. It is the largest and richest of Serbia’s Orthodox monasteries. Its two principal monuments, the Church of the Virgin and the Church of the King, both built of white marble, enshrine priceless collections of 13th- and 14th-century Byzantine painting.
Encyclopedia Record: Studenica Monastery
The Studenica Monastery is a 12th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery situated 39 kilometres (24 mi) southwest of Kraljevo and 40.9 kilometres (25.4 mi) east of Ivanjica, in central Serbia.Additional Site Details
Area: 1.16 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 43.4865277778 , 20.5316666667
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