Lešok Monastery

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The Monastery of Lešok is a monastery, near the village of Lešok in Tearce Municipality, North Macedonia. It is located close to the border with Kosovo. Lying at 638 metres above sea level it is located on the southeastern side of the mountain Šar Planina. In its complex are the churches of St. Athanasius of Alexandria and the Holy Mother of God Church. The Church of the Holy Virgin, built in 1326, is an excellent example of Byzantine style and architectural tradition. The church has three layers of frescoes. The 1st and bottom layer is from the first time of construction, the second and middle one was added sometime in the 17th century, and the third and top layer was added in 1879. Several marble columns from the original church can still be seen in the Tetovo museum. The monastery dormitories were redecorated from around 1818 and the library was founded and Lešok became a literature and educational center. ()

Local name: Лешочки манастир Established: 1326 (698 years ago)Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 42°3'50"N, 21°1'58"E

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TearceNorth Macedonia

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Nearby attractions include: Šarena Džamija, Arabati Baba Teḱe, Peskovi, Tearce-Jegunovce.

5.3 miSW
Mosque
Šarena Džamija, Tetovo
134 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tetovo, a city in North Macedonia, the Šarena Džamija, or Painted Mosque, stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural tapestry and artistic heritage. This mosque, known for its vibrant and intricate decorations, is a cornerstone of the...
5.8 miSW
Temple
Arabati Baba Teḱe, Tetovo
149 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Tetovo, at the foot of the Shar Mountains in North Macedonia, lies the Arabati Baba Teḱe—a shrine that not only embodies profound spiritual significance but also stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural tapestry.
5.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Peskovi
150 min walk • Peskovi is a mountain in the Šar Mountains range, located between Kosovo and North Macedonia. The border line between Kosovo and North Macedonia goes Northeast along the Šar Mountains, passes over the triangulation point 2,651 m in the area s.c.
1.2 miE
Locality
Tearce-Jegunovce
32 min walk • Jegunovce is one of the larger villages in the Polog Valley, North Macedonia. It is located about 10 mi northeast of the Macedonian city of Tetovo. It is the center of the Jegunovce Municipality.
6.4 miSW
Universities and schools
South East European University, Tetovo
164 min walk • South East European University is an internationally recognized private-public nonprofit higher education institution officially inaugurated in 2001 upon initiative of former top-level Dutch diplomat and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities HE Max van der Stoel and is...
4.2 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Ecolog Arena, Tetovo
107 min walk • Ecolog Arena is a multi-purpose stadium in Tetovo, North Macedonia used primary for football matches. The stadium's capacity is 15,000 seats.
6.2 miSW
Universities and schools
State University of Tetova, Tetovo
158 min walk • The State University of Tetova is a public university in North Macedonia. The university was established on 17 December 1994 as the first Albanian language higher education institution in Macedonia, though not recognized as a state university by the national government until January 2004.