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Manasija, Crkva Svete Trojice (I&V)

Manasija, Crkva Svete Trojice (I&V), Despotovac

 Zvrlj Says:  Crkva Svete Trojice – the Church of the Holy Trinity, built in the style of Moravska skola – the Morava School in the 15th century, is supposed Mausoleum of despot Stefan Lazarevic. DNA analysis undertaken in 2006 proved with 99.378% precision that the corpse founded in... 

City park

City park, Despotovac

 gugi66 Says:  A nice park in the city center. Great place for small children as there is a place in the park where you can rent a small electric car or motorcycle so they can ride in the park. 

Walls & Towers

Walls & Towers, Despotovac

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Konaci

Konaci, Despotovac

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Church

Church, Despotovac

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Manasija Monastery (I&V)

Manasija Monastery (I&V), Despotovac

 Zvrlj Says:  Manasija also known as Resava is Serbian Orthodox monastery founded by despot Stefan Lazarevic between 1407 and 1418. Monastery had become the cultural center of the Serbia immediately following its foundation. Due to expansion of Ottoman Empire and its powerful military... 

In the summer

In the summer, Despotovac

 dragansin Says:  This city is a strange city. Since over 65% of the population lives in foregine countrys they only come over the summer june- august then after that this turns to a gost town. But never the lest. In the city of Despotovac its mostly cafes and restaurants not so much to see... 

The city park

The city park, Despotovac

 liljana Says:  Take a stroll in the beautiful city park, enjoy a icecream or a coold drink, nice shade from big trees but still bright and airy place. There is small electric cars that you can rent for your child, about 2Euro for about 10 minutes (i think). so dont miss this. 

Manasija Fortification (I&V)

Manasija Fortification (I&V), Despotovac

 Zvrlj Says:  Manasija monastery was very strong defensive fortification because, at the time it had been built, less than 20 years after the Battle of Kosovo, Serbian state had been under the constant threat from the expanding Ottoman Empire. Fortification wall connects eleven towers –... 

Manasija, Despotova Kula | Despot's Tower (I&V)

Manasija, Despotova Kula | Despot's Tower (I&V), Despotovac

 Zvrlj Says:  The biggest, the highest and the only completely closed tower of Manasija monastery fortification is Despot's Tower. It is on the north side of the of Monastery complex. Despot's Tower has square-shaped base and it is 34.6 m high. 

Restaurants  

Viking: Common, Good Pizzeria (I&V)

Viking: Common, Good Pizzeria (I&V), Despotovac

 Zvrlj Says:  Viking is common pizzeria with good food and service. There is nothing particularly special about it but if one is just looking for the good pizza – it is the perfect place. 

Fontana: The Nicest Pizzeria in Despotovac (I&V)

Fontana: The Nicest Pizzeria in Despotovac (I&V), Despotovac

 Zvrlj Says:  Pizzeria Fontana (fountain) is the nicest one in Despotovac. Its interior is nicely decorated, but the best thing about Fontana is the terrace above the main street. 

Vodopad: Restaurant in the Landscape (I&V)

Vodopad: Restaurant in the Landscape (I&V), Despotovac

 Zvrlj Says:  There are two restaurants near the waterfall Veliki Buk, both excellent, and both, in some way – very special. Vodopad (waterfall), one of them, is a bit more modern than the other, offering wider choice of food and service. Having the meal in the open air, by the stream or... 

Centar: Bar & Bakery (I&V)

Centar: Bar & Bakery (I&V), Despotovac

 Zvrlj Says:  Centar is simple bar and bakery on the very nice location – by the small green square in the main street. Centar is good breakfast place. Besides that good thing to eat in it is fruit salad. 

Lisinski raj: Have You Ever Had a Lunch in the Cave? (I&V)

Lisinski raj: Have You Ever Had a Lunch in the Cave? (I&V), Despotovac

 Zvrlj Says:  There are two restaurants near the waterfall Veliki Buk, both excellent, and both, in some way – very special. Lisinski raj (Lisine heaven), one of them, is very traditional. Its interior almost looks like being 150 years old, and some of the food is prepared in the similar... 

Shopping  

Kineska radnja: Chinese shop

Kineska radnja: Chinese shop, Despotovac

 gugi66 Says:  There are chinese shops all over Despotovac. Here you can find clothes, toys, makeup ect, ect. It´s like small department stores something of everything. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Resavska pecina | Resava Cave (I&V)

Resavska pecina | Resava Cave (I&V), Despotovac

 Zvrlj Says:  Resava Cave is the first cave in Serbia open for tourist visits in April 22nd 1972, 10 years after it had been discovered. It is located about 20 km from Despotovac, and it is very easy to find it just by following the signs by the road.Reasva Cave is rich in ornaments of... 

Parochial churches

Parochial churches, Despotovac

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Veliki Buk Waterfall (I&V)

Veliki Buk Waterfall (I&V), Despotovac

 Zvrlj Says:  Waterfall Veliki Buk (one of the meaning could be "the great roar") is part of hydrocomplex Lisine. It is about 20 km from Despotovac and it is very easy to reach it just by following the signs by the road.Stream Veliko vrelo ("the great well") falls from about 20 m high... 

Favorites  

Websites of Despotovac

Websites of Despotovac, Despotovac

 gugi66 Says:  Here are some good websites of Despotovac. Klick on the link.Serbia visit A good page in English.Manastir Manasija A page about Manastir Manasija (Manasija Monastery). Website in EnglishResavska Pecina A page about Resavska Pecina (The Resavska Cave ). Website in... 

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Despotovac, Manasija – Memory of Despot Stefan

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 Despotovac is a town of about 5,000 inhabitants, located in east part of central Serbia. The name Despotovac is derived from the word "despot", a title of Serbian medieval prince Stefan Lazarevic who... 

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 Despotovac is a city located in Serbia and Montenegro, around 130 kilometers southeastern of Belgrade. Its name stems from word Despot in Serbian. 

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Manasija monastery near Despotovac

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 Close to Despotivac there is a famous Manasija monastery with St. Trinity church. Built between 1407 and 1418 by Stefan Lazarević - son of Grand Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović who lost his life... 

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DESPOTOVAC

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Despotovac. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 14 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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