Patriarchate (Monastery) of Peja

str. Rugova mountains, 30080 Peja, Kosovo
Description:

the Patriarchal Monastery of Peja is a medieval Orthodox monastery located near the city of Peja Kosovo. Built in the 13th century, it became the residence of Serbian Archbishops. It was expanded during the 14th century, and in 1346, when the Serbian Patriarchate of Peja was created, the Monastery became the seat of Serbian Patriarchs. The monastery complex consists of several churches, and during medieval and early modern times it was also used as mausoleum of Serbian archbishops and patriarchs. Since 2006, it is part of the "Medieval Monuments in Kosovo", a combined World Heritage Site along with three other monuments of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Facades: Natural stone
Epoch: Middle Ages (until 1520)
Build status: Old building
Endrit Shatri(Location proprietor, Main contact)
Dates
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