Zočište Monastery

#29 among destinations in Kosovo

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The Zočište Monastery or formally St. Cosmas and Damian's Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery belonging to the Eparchy of Raška and Prizren, situated in the village of Zočište, about 3 miles southeast of Orahovac, Kosovo. The original church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, was built in the 13th century. The graveyard includes tombstones dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. The monastery was renovated in the 16th century and again in 2008 after being destroyed in 1999. The Church building has been rebuilt on the existing and consolidated foundations using original building material from the ruins of the old church. ()

Alternative names: Established: XIV centuryCoordinates: 42°22'43"N, 20°42'15"E

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Zočište Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zatrič Fortress, Rahovec.

5.8 miNW
Archaeological site
Zatrič Fortress
147 min walk • Zatrič or Zatriq is a fortress in Kosovo, whose ruins are located near the village Zatrić, ten kilometers north of Orahovac. It is located at the top of Gradište, 1,013 meters above sea level, which dominates the valley of White Drin and Prizren.
3 miNW
Town
Rahovec
76 min walk • Orahovac or Rahovec is a town and municipality located in the District of Prizren in western Kosovo. According to the 2011 census, the town of Orahovac has 15,892 inhabitants, while the municipality has 56,208 inhabitants.