River or canal
Rugova Canyon
Peja, Kosovo
A dramatic limestone canyon in the Accursed Mountains with cliffs, forests, via ferrata routes and trails.
Church, mosque or temple · Kosovo · Peja District
Visoki Decani Monastery
A 14th-century monastery with an exceptional collection of medieval frescoes, in a forested valley.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Visoki Decani Monastery matters
The church is built of marble in soft colours, and inside nearly every surface is covered with frescoes in rich colour. It remains a working monastery, and visitors are welcome with respect. It is one of the finest examples of medieval art in the region.
Talking points
- Frescoes cover almost every surface inside.
- It dates from the 14th century.
- It is a working monastery, so dress modestly.
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Good to know: Bring photo ID or a passport; a routine security check is carried out at the entrance.
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