This small monastery is in a beautiful location at the entrance to a major gorge in the mountains. It is protected by Italian KFOR troops. The church architecture (some restoration) is perfect- small but ornate. The frescoes are amazing (hopefully they'll get with the preservation before more are lost to the elements. The rest of the monastery (refectory, monks' cells... More

Decani Monastery is the best preserved Orthodox Church in Kosovo and further. Monastery is located at the entrance of extraordinary Decani Gorge and Valley, washed by crystal clear water of Lumbardhi/Bistrica River. The architecture of the Monastery is unique, built at the 14th century by masters from Kotor, implementing Roman and Gothic style. The Monastery was built both internally and... More

Road sign at the traffic circle leads visitors from Decan to the monastery. Before entering the monastery there are several military structures along the road to slow you down. Italian soldiers check your ID and give a visitor card. Small monastery area includes the church and living quarters of monks. Inside the church it's dark so a torch is worth... More

This was the reason I went to Kosovo. To get there from Djacovica I got a taxi. There was no problem finding one to take me, and to wait for an hour or two outside to take me back when I had finished. Arriving at the monastery is a bit depressing. The taxi has to navigate zig-zag road-block barriers and... More