Krupa monastery

Krupa monastery () is a Serb Orthodox monastery on Krupa River in Croatia.
Monastery was built in 1317 by the Bosnian monks who fled from Bosnia and left their monastery due to Turks invasion. It is located at the southern slopes of Velebit mountain, halfway between towns of Obrovac and Knin. It is the oldest orthodox monastery in Croatia.
The church of Krupa monastery is dedicated to the Feast of the Dormition of Theotokos. In monastery there is a beautiful wall painting, valuable collection of icons and a famous treasury.
== See also ==
* List of Serb Orthodox Monasteries
== External links ==
*Official site of the monastery
Category:Christian monasteries in Croatia
Category:Serbian Orthodox monasteries
Category:Christianity in Croatia
Category:History of Croatia
Category:Christian monasteries established in the 14th century
Category:Medieval architecture
ca:Monestir de Krupa
sr:Манастир Крупа