MonasterySS 0090
Monastery of St Nicholas near Kuršumlija
Kuršumlija, Toplica · Serbia
Probably the oldest endowment of Stefan Nemanja, built in 1159–1166 on the upper course of the Toplica, at the centre of the historical Toplica region. From 1219 until the first half of the 18th century it was the seat of the Bishopric of Toplica, which was later merged with that of Niš.
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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In the Serbian Historical Corpus
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