Manasija Monastery - Resava Cave - Lisine Waterfalls - park of Serbian monasteries models in Despotovac

Route: Belgrade - Manasija Monastery - Resava Cave - Lisine Waterfalls - park of Serbian monasteries models in Despotovac - Belgrade
Duration: 11 h
During this tour you can discover the very interesting nature and historical sights in the Resava valley. You will visit to Manasija Monastery, Resava Cave,  Lisine Waterfalls and park of Serbian monasteries models in Despotovac. First stop will be between the green hills of the vivid Resava River gorge where the medieval Manasija Monastery is located. This complex with a magic atmosphere was built as a real military fortification with towers and walls in order to protect Church of Saint Trinity from Ottomans. It was built during the rule of Despot Stefan Lazarević in the early 15th century. Turks conquered the Monastery in the 15th century, then Austrians in the 18th, so in the 19th century the Monastery was restored twice. Floor mosaics and wall frescoes along with architectural objects of Manasija represent a real rarity for Serbian medieval architecture and old Serbian painting. There are preserved ruins of the refectory and library that hosted Resava Scriptorium. The tour proceeds to the Resava Cave that was not discovered long ago so it keeps the title of one of the most interesting caves in Serbia. Resava cave and 11 hectare area around it is the natural monument protected by the State. Its corridors that are 4,5 kilometers long, cave decorations counting 45 million years, constant temperature of 7° C, humidity between 80% and 100%, are the reason why Resava Cave is listed among the most beautiful caves in the region featuring an unforgettable experience for all the visitors.The next sight is beautiful Lisine Waterfall located in mountainous green area. This waterfall presents a unique phenomenon among the accumulative tufa waterfalls of Serbia, and with its power and height of 25m it always takes the breath away from the amazed visitors. Our next visit is park of models in Despotovac where is a small empire of Serbian monasteries, churches and traditional folk architecture. In a space of 3,000 square meters there are more than 30 miniatures of Serbian sanctuaries. In the park you can see the models of the monasteries Ravanica, Ljubostinja, Manasija, Gornjak, Studenica, the Church of St. Joakim and Ana, Žiča, Kalenić, Veluće, Lazarica, Hilandar, Banja Pribojska, Mileševa, St. Ahilije, Sopoćani, Gradac, Đurđevi Stupovi, St. Peter’s Church, Gračanica, Bogorodica Ljeviška, Pećka Patrijaršija, Visoki Dečani. Among the Serbian monasteries, here you can also find one Russian monastery from the Moscow region – dedicated to Christ’s Resurrection. After we will back to Belgrade.
Price: per person