This monastery, located on Skopska Crna Gora (Skopje’s Black Mountain) dates from the early 14th century, and contains many important and unique fresco paintings. The monastery complex includes the church, a 19th century guest-house with belfry, full monastic quarters and the Bishop’s residence. It was endowed by Serbian King Milutin in 1307, and contains works by the renowned Balkan painters Mihajlo and Eftihije.