Žiča: Encyclopedia - Žiča

Žiča (Serbian: Жича), is a Serbian Orthodox monastery located near Despotovac, in Central Serbia. The monastery, and the Church of Saint Ascencion, was built by the first crowned king of Serbia, Stefan Prvovenčani. It was destroyed by the end of 13th century, but was rebuilt by king Stefan Milutin at the beginning of the 14th century. Other related archivesCentral Serbia, Despotovac, Serbian, Serbian Orthodox, Stefan Milutin, Stefan Prvovenčani, monastery

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