Visoki Decani Museum Overview
Located at the foot of the Prokletje Mountains in the western province of Kosovo, the Visoki Decani Monastery was built in the 14th century for the Serbian King Stefan Decanski. In a picturesque location in a valley surrounded by mountains and the Bistrica River, the Decani Monastery is the biggest and best preserved medieval monastery in Serbia. The monastery contains exceptional Byzantine frescoes, Gothic sculptures and the original marble floor is still intact. The monastery is particularly well-known for its Narthex Room with its incredible ceiling paintings. Today, the monastery is home to a brotherhood of 30 monks who continue to live according to ancient traditions. The monastery was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004.
Contact Addresses
For more information about the Visoki Decani Monastery, contact the National Tourist Office of Serbia (see Tourist Information above).
Transportation
Air: Belgrade International Airport or Pristina Airport in Kosovo. Road: Bus: Public services to Decani District.
Tourist Information
National Tourist Office of Serbia (NTOS)
Tourist Organization of Belgrade Information Center, Knez Mihajlova Street 18, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: (+381) 11 629 992
Website: www.serbia-tourism.org
National Tourist Office of Serbia (NTOS)
7 Dering Street, London W1R 9AB, UK
Tel: 0207 629 2007
Website: www.serbia-tourism.org
Location
Decani
Kosovo
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Serbia and Montenegro
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