MonasterySS 0052
Marko’s Monastery
Sušica, Skopje · North Macedonia
The Monastery of Saint Demetrius near Skopje, begun by King Vukašin and completed with wall paintings in 1376–1377 by his son, King Marko Mrnjavčević — the hero of Serbian epic poetry. The founder’s portrait of King Marko is above the south entrance.
Why it is in the database
The monument meets the following criteria:
- IPatronageFounded by Serbian rulers, nobles, the Serbian Church or benefactors.
- VIdentityPermanently inscribed in Serbian historical memory, tradition and literature.
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