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A highly significant medieval church for both its architecture and frescoes. Saint George was first constructed in 1071 and reconstructed between 1313 and 1318 by the Serbian king at the time, Stefan Milutin. It features one main octagonal dome and four smaller domes. The lower part of the structure is made of large sandstone blocks while the upper part is made of rows of stone and brick. During the reconstruction period, the church's walls were painted with frescoes by Mihailo and Evtihij, among which are depictions of Stefan Milutin and his queen, Simonida. The fresco style is that of the Palaiologan Renaissance, which is characterised by the revival of ancient forms with iconographic innovations. Beside the church is a bell tower as well as some old graves.
The Church of St. George is a Macedonian Orthodox church in the village of Staro Nagoričane, near Kumanovo in North Macedonia, built by medieval Serbian king Stefan Milutin. It is noteworthy both for its architecture and its frescoes. It is considered a 14th-century masterpiece of the Palaiologan era and a key example of Christian heritage in this area.
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Забелски манастир
This 14th-century monastery is home to a single church dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary). The church was destroyed following the beginning of Ottoman rule and rebuilt centuries later in the 1850s. It was built in the style attributed to the Renzov family of large stone blocks and roof flat in the middle and pitched downward on both sides. An octagonal dome sits atop the church. The iconostasis within is made of wood. The monastery, situated in a forest area between the villages of Nikuljane, Staro Nagoričane, and Čelopek, also contains dormitories.
Црква „Св. Ѓорѓи Победоносец“
A few hundred meters northeast of the rock, Saint George dates from the 16th century. It was built of stone blocks and has a relatively detailed exterior. Its frescoes were done similarly to St George in Staro Nagoričane. The frescoes in the vault were completed in the 19th century, however, and the rich iconostasis was done in 1892. The church's courtyard contains a cemetery and detailed stone fountain.
Костоперска Карпа
This massive basalt rock formation is of volcanic origin. There is also important human history here, with archaeological findings from the Chalcolithic period. There were supposedly 40 churches once located around the rock; just two remain fully today, with another two in minor ruins.
Црква „Св. Петка“
On the foot of the southeast side of the rock is this 17th-century church. It frescoes were painted in 1628. The courtyard of the small church contains a cemetery.
Зебрњак
Situated on an elevated location, this grand monument was built in 1937 by the Serbs to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Kumanovo during the Balkan Wars which saw the Serbs defeat the Turks. Considered the most monumental memorial in the central Balkans, it featured a tall three-sided pyramidal tower atop a large base. The remains of 678 Serbian soldiers are in the ossuary. In 1942, it was mostly destroyed by the Bulgarian army. Today, the base remains and can be visited. There are plans to reconstruct the monument fully but nothing has transpired as of yet. The roof offers sweeping views of the surroundings.
Шуплива карпа
A megalithic anthropomorphic rock. Roughly the size of a small building, the rock is said to have been brought here by King Marko who balanced it on the tip of his finger, per local legend. The rock is visited by women having difficulties conceiving children as it is believed that entering the hole in the rock will help such a woman become pregnant.