Monastery Krupa - Krupa na Vrbasu, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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N 44° 36.825 E 017° 08.156
33T E 669471 N 4942263
The monastery Krupa was built near the beautiful river Krupa, is northern Bosnia.
Waymark Code: WMDH54
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Date Posted: 01/16/2012
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This is one of the oldest monasteries in the region of Banja Luka. Located in Krupa na Vrbasu, 20 kilometers from Banja Luka. Krupa Monastery was built in the late thirteenth century and it is the endowment of King Milutin. For centuries it suffered serious damage and for several times it was rebuilt. Last time it was destroyed 1914 and recently it was renovated and expanded.
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Monastery Krupa
Address:
No address
Religious affiliation: Christian Orthodox
Date founded/constructed: 13th Century
Status of Use: Acitvely Used
Web Site: Not listed
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