Serbia (Kosovo Enclave): Gračanica Monastery

The town of Gračanica is centered around Gračanica Monastery.

The Monastery is guarded by Swedish KFOR soldiers to ensure its protection.
I asked them (in a mix of English and my poor Swedish) if I could visit the place and they said "yes, of course" with a very welcoming smile.

Being in Gračanica Monastery feels like a haven of peace. Everything seems so calm there... Even if the road passes just outside, you hear the birds rather than the car's noises.

As I was taking some pictures two priests came to me asking if I needed some help. We talked for a few minutes about the Monastery, about Serbia, about Kosovo, and about travelling there.
They were very helpful and friendly.

A few days later I was talking with the priest that showed me the Đurđevi Stupovi Monastery in Novi Pazar. He was surprised that I visited Gračanica and told me that was his hometown.

It is forbidden to take pictures from inside the Monastery to protect the ancient frescoes. But without flash it's OK to take photos.

I bought a book with the history of the monastery and some pictures of the frescoes.