Medieval Serbian Monasteries of the Raška Architectural Style

Vocabulary flashcards covering key medieval Serbian monasteries and churches of the Raška architectural school.

Studenica Monastery (Church of the Virgin)

A 12th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery founded by Stefan Nemanja, featuring a white marble facade and serving as the exemplar of the Raška architectural school.

Žiča Monastery

An early 13th-century monastery founded by King Stefan the First-Crowned and Saint Sava, distinctive for its red facade and historically serving as the seat of the Serbian Archdiocese.

Church of Saint Achillius (Arilje)

A late 13th-century Raška style church built by King Stefan Dragutin, characterized by its elevated single nave and tall central dome.

Đurđevi Stupovi Monastery

A 12th-century monastery built by Stefan Nemanja near Ras, famous for its hilltop setting and characteristic twin bell towers.

Gradac Monastery

A late 13th-century monastery founded by Queen Helen of Anjou (Jelena Anžujska), combining traditional Raška architectural features with Gothic elements.