The Manasija monastery is the legacy of despot Stefan Lazarevic (son of King Lazar) from 1406 to 1418. The monastery is surrounded by a thick, well-preserved wall, with 11 towers. Of the magnificent painting (2000 sq.m) which adorns the monastery, one half has been preserved, the half depicting the "Holy Warriors" - a picture included in all the encyclopedias. The iconostasis is the work of the "Markovic workshop from Pozarevac," and was painted in 1863. The complex represents the progress of Serb construction craft and painting prior to the imminent tragedy.
The monastery Sisojevac was completed in 1380; its founder and patron was the iguman of Hilandar - Sisoje Sinajit, whose vault is in the church (along the southern wall). The wall-paintings have been all but totally eradicated by destruction and fires. The iconostasis is a beautiful work of modern art.
The founder and patron of the Ravanica monastery was the saint and prince Lazar, in the eighth decade of 14th century. The remains of St. Lazar are in a casket in front of the altar. St. Lazar's younger son, Vuk and St Romilo Ravanicki are also buried in this church. The monastery suffered burning and damage in 1396, 1398, 1436, 1686 and towards the end of 18th century. The symbolic wall paintings were completed in 1392. The iconostasis dates from a later period and was created in the workshop of the famous Janja Moler. A contemporary document tells us that in 1459 the Turks carried away 12 camel-loads of riches "all gold and silver."
Lazarev grad, with the Lazarica church is located in the center of Krusevac and, along with the monument to the prince-saint, is a symbol of this city. The construction of the city and the church was finished between 1376 and 1378. The wall painting was subsequently destroyed in the burning and pillaging, while the iconostasis is a fine work dating from 1844. The monument to Prince Lazar was made in 1971 by the famous sculptor Nebojsa Mitric.
The Veluce monastery was founded by Despot Ivanis, who Emperor Dusan addressed as "parent." This might have been the middle of 14th century. Fresco painting started in the middle of 15th century, while the iconostasis might date back to the year 1834.
The Ljubostinja monastery was founded by Princess Milica, the widow of Prince Lazar in the period 1390-1398. In the Old Slavic language Ljubov–stinja means "place of love," as on this location, a fair has taken place where the couple met for the first time. Upon building the monastery and after her husband’s death, Milica became a nun and founded a large community of nuns consisting of widows whose husbands fought in the Battle of Kosovo. The fresco paintings date back to the period 1392-1403, while the iconostasis of the year 1820 presents a fine piece of work of the period of Classicism. In the church parvis, there are two neatly arranged reliquaries in the form of a sarcophagus, with the holy relics of Princess Milica (nun by the name of Eufrosinia, + year 1405) on the left side, while the body of the well-known and wretched poetess and caring court lady at the court of Princess Milica, Jelena (nun by the name of Jefimija) lies on the right side of the church.
The Nova Pavlica monastery was built by brothers Stefan and Lazar Music, cousins of Prince Lazar, in the period 1381-1387. They died in the Battle of Kosovo on 28/15 June 1389 and were buried in this church. Later, their mother Dragana (nun by the name of Teodora) was buried there too. The frescoes were painted immediately upon building the church. However, the painting suffered partial damage in fires and devastations. A fine iconostasis was erected by well-known artists from Debar, in Macedonia. It was erected owing to St. Nikolaj Ziski Velimirovic and his funds.
The Gradac monastery was founded in 1275 as the foundation of Jelena Anzujska, spouse of King Uros I, owing to whom the strong influence of Gothic architecture. Also, it was the place of residence of St. Jelena. It is there that she became a nun after the burial of Uros and founded a hospital for the ill and a school for young women of Serbia. A crypt made of marble is in the monastery where the Holy Queen was buried. Fresco painting has been partially preserved, while the original iconostasis datesto the period of construction. Its painting dates back to the period of around a decade.
The Sopocani monastery presents the world heritage and is under the protection of UNESCO. The fresco painting of the year 1270 presents the top achievement of the Byzantine painting as a whole and the "Komnen Renessaince" epoch. The monastery was built by King Uros, the grandson of Stefan Nemanja and the son of Stefan Prvovencani in 1263. The crypt contains his holy relics. Also, Ana Dandolo, his mother from a well-known family from Venice was buried there.
The Djurdjevi Stupovi monastery present the first monumental building in the region of Ras, founded by St. Stefan Nemanja (Mirotocivi) in the year 1170. He is the ruler who united all Serbian tribes and established the first Serbian state in Ras in 1168. The church was magnificent, while the monastery itself was built on a hill with a wonderful view of whole Raska region. The monastery and the church suffered quite a few severe damages. However, nowadays extensive restoration work with substantial funds invested has been going on for the purpose of obtaining the original look. | 
