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Tourist Attractions > Europe > Serbia and Montenegro > Visoki Decani Museum | |
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Visoki Decani Museum Description 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. Transportation Air: Belgrade International Airport or Pristina Airport in Kosovo. Road: Bus: Public services to Decani District. Contact Addresses For more information about the Visoki Decani Monastery, contact the National Tourist Office of Serbia (see Tourist Information above). Serbia and Montenegro - Map 
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