• Sopoćani was declared Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1979, and it is protected by Republic of Serbia. Art history and influence[edit].
  • Sopoćani frescoes are considered by many experts on Orthodox Christian art as the most beautiful frescoes belonging to the Serbian Orthodox Church.
  • Sopoćani was built in 1260 by king Uroš I Nemanjić and then in 14th century Dušan the Strong, first Serbian king, extended Sopoćani.
  • The fact that most of the Sopoćani frescoes still shine with radiant beauty - surviving more than two centuries of extreme exposure to the elements.
  • The name “Sopocani” monastery was derived from the Old Slavic word “sopot”, which means spring.
  • Sopoćani Monastery is one of the best-known monasteries in Serbia. It was built in the 13th century by the successful Serbian King Uroš I Nemanjic, during...
  • From outside the church looks like a three-nave basilica. In that way the Sopoćani resembles in its form, the Romanesque churches of the West.
  • VIDEO: Snimak Sopoćana iz ptičije perspektive. Adresa, kontakt telefon, mapa. Adresa manastira Sopoćani je 36308 Sopoćani, Stari Ras.
  • In the Sopoćani Monastery naos are the oldest frescoes (dating from 1273/4), considered to be the peak not only of Serbian but of all European painting of the time.
  • The frescoes of Sopoćani are considered by some experts on Serbian medieval art as the most beautiful of that period.
  • Sopoćani Monastery is located near the source of the Raška River, 17 km from Novi Pazar. ... More about Sopoćani Monastery you can read here.