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Sopoćani Monastery

A functioning monastery within the Stari Ras and Sopoćani heritage ensemble, known for its church’s exceptional 13th-century frescoes. The visit rewards a calm and respectful pace.

Exterior of Sopoćani Monastery church in a wooded setting.
Photo by Pavle Marjanovic Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Church with exceptionally fine 13th-century frescoes.
  • A quiet setting with ongoing religious use.
  • Part of a heritage ensemble made up of four separate sites.
Sopoćani Monastery
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Exterior of Sopoćani Monastery church in a wooded setting.

Novi Pazar and Stari Ras for monasteries, ruins and city walks

A short route from Novi Pazar linking mosques, medieval frescoes, an early church and the ruins of Ras—without trying to fold them into a single visit.

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Profile updated: 24/09/2026