Patriarchate of Peć Monastery, Peja
Facts and practical information
The Patriarchate of Peć Monastery or the Patriarchal Monastery of Peć, is a medieval Serbian Orthodox monastery located near the city of Peć, 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 Peć was created, the Monastery became the seat of Serbian Patriarchs. 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. ()
Patriarchate of Peć Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bazaar of Peja, White Drin Waterfall, Architecture of Peja, Bajrakli Mosque.