Monday, September 27, 2021

Stari Ras, Serbia - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Stari Ras, Serbia

Weather: Partly cloudy skies in the morning giving way to showers in the afternoon, 54/82F.

Route: From Kotor 293 km ENE on E65.

Significance: Stari Ras was a medieval fortress that was the first capital of Serbia. Surrounding Stari Ras are a collection of churches and monasteries that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site listing.


Images:
Ruins of Stari Ras (from whc.unesco.org)

Sopocani Monastery built in the 13th century (from whc.unesco.org)




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