The Studenica Monastery (Serbian: Manastir Studenica) is a 12th-century Orthodox monastery situated in central Serbia, 39 kilometers (24 mi) southwest of Kraljevo and 40.9 kilometers (25.4 mi) east of Ivanjica. It is one of the largest and richest Serbian Orthodox monasteries.
Stefan Nemanja, the founder of the medieval Serb state, founded the monastery in 1190. The monastery's fortified walls encompass two churches: the Church of the Virgin, and the Church of the King, both of which were built using white marble. The monastery is best known for its collection of 13th- and 14th-century Byzantine-style fresco paintings.
Studenica was declared Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1979, and it is protected by Republic of Serbia. In 1986 UNESCO included Studenica on the list of World Heritage Sites.
Stefan Nemanja, the founder of the medieval Serb state, founded the monastery in 1190. The monastery's fortified walls encompass two churches: the Church of the Virgin, and the Church of the King, both of which were built using white marble. The monastery is best known for its collection of 13th- and 14th-century Byzantine-style fresco paintings.
Studenica was declared Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1979, and it is protected by Republic of Serbia. In 1986 UNESCO included Studenica on the list of World Heritage Sites.