2016Serbian Monasteries Listed as Cultural Heritage by UNESCO - First Day Cover

Mother of God Ljeviška is a church in Prizren, the endowment of king Milutin. It was built from 1306 – 1307 on the remains of a cathedral from 13th century, which was also founded on the site of an older early Christian church. The church is a historic seat of the bishop of Prizren of the Serbian orthodox church. The original construction from 13th century was a three - nave basilica. It had three apses on the east side and a narthex on the west side, in front of which there was a porch.