Monastery of Studenica

The Monastery of Studenica, located in Serbia, is a historic Serbian Orthodox monastery founded in the late 12th century. It is renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, stunning white marble church, and valuable Byzantine-style frescoes. Established by the medieval Serbian ruler Stefan Nemanja, it served as a religious, cultural, and political center, symbolizing Serbian statehood and spiritual identity. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Studenica remains an active monastic community and an important symbol of Serbian heritage and Orthodox Christianity.