Monastery of Ravanica

The Monastery of Ravanica is a significant Serbian Orthodox monastery located in central Serbia. Founded in the late 14th century by Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović, it is renowned for its stunning frescoes and its role in Serbian history and culture. Ravanica serves as a burial site for Prince Lazar, who is a national hero, particularly known for his stand against the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Kosovo. The monastery embodies architectural and artistic achievements of the medieval period and continues to be an important religious and cultural center for the Serbian Orthodox Church.