Patriarchate of Peć (monastery)

Very impressive! You are not supposed to take photos inside, so I'm not posting any. Lot of beautiful frescoes inside, some from the 1200's. Some comments states that the nuns were rude, but aside from politely telling me no photos, they were good to us.

Beautiful Orthodox Church will silent but peaceful monks taking care of the holy monastery. The entrance to the church requires passport since the area is guarded by cops. Love the church!

This monastery, with its distinctive red color, is definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area of the city of Peja. When we were there, we met only a handful of people; otherwise, we had the place to ourselves.

The Patriarchate of Peć Monastery, near Peja in Kosovo, is the historic seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church. Dating back to the 13th century, it features several connected churches with beautiful frescoes. Definitely worth seeing — it combines great spiritual significance with unique medieval art and architecture.

A monumental place located at the breathtaking entrance of the Rugova Canyon. The Patriarchate of Peć is not just a UNESCO site; it represents the spiritual heart of the Serbian people. ​The visit is deeply moving. The presence of police at the entrance speaks volumes about the difficult environment in which the nuns live and survive, guarding this holy place with incredible resilience. We were guided through the church by a nun who shared details about its profound history. ​Regardless of your religion, this is a place of immense cultural significance that every civilized person should visit to understand the history and heritage of this region.

Pecka Patrijarsija is a lovely complex of churches, monastery and old ruins. The energy in this place is very nice and the church from outside beautiful and inside very interesting consisted from different chapels 💒. The nun was friendly and you can buy souvenirs from souvenirs shop. Overall recommend it! And has no entrance fee - only passport control in the entrance.

Very well maintained orthodox monetary in in Peja. One of the nuns from the monetary was kind to open the door to the church for us to see. You must come here if in Peja.

Extend your stay in the region and delay that flight of yours if necessary and come witness this fascinating history, and spiritual energy. This 800 something years old Patriarchate is one of a kind. Surrounded by exceptional vistas on both sides, guarded and tended by some of the kindest souls, and harbouring some of the best religious imagery I have seen to date, a visit to this Patriarchate feels like a glimpse into the heaven. I thought I had seen some amazing religious architecture and art before, but they all pale in comparison to this one. If only more such places of worship could have been preserved properly everywhere… From Turkey with much love.