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Founded in the 9th Century, Stari Ras was the medieval centre of Serbia and in an important position compared to Serbia’s other main cities. Its medieval ruins, now in clipped grass fields, edged by the city of Novi Pazar, include a monastery, churches and fortresses.
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“Stari Ras and Sopoćani”
'On the outskirts of Stari Ras, the first capital of Serbia, there is an impressive group of medieval monuments consisting of fortresses, churches and monasteries. The monastery at Sopoćani is a reminder of the contacts between Western civilization and … Read more...
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