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St. Peter's Basilica Church, Stari Trg
St. Peter's Church (), known as the Latin Church ( sr-Cyrl, Латинска црква) or the Saxon Church (Сашка црква), is an old Roman Rite, Roman Catholic Church, Catholic church (building), church built in the 13th century, near Mitrovica, Kosovo, Mitrovica in Kosovo. It was a Protected Monuments of Culture (Serbia), Protected Monument of Culture of the Republic of Serbia from 1958, and is protected as a Cultural Heritage by the Republic of Kosovo. The church was built by Saxons in medieval Serbia, Saxon miners and Catholic merchants from the maritime cities during the medieval Kingdom of Serbia (medieval), Kingdom of Serbia. Intended to serve the Catholic community needs, it was firstly mentioned in 1303, in conjunction with the town of Trepča Mines, Trepça. In the 21st century the church is almost entirely in ruins and only the old part of the perimeter walls remains. The only wall standing is the main part of eastern wall, with three apses. The building is o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stantërg
Stantërg () is a small town located near the city of Mitrovica. It is best known for its proximity to the Trepça Mines, one of the largest mining complexes in Europe. The town has a rich mining history, with the Trepça Mine being a significant source of lead, zinc, and silver. Therefore, the town is also known as Trepçë by the locals. Overview The Trepça Mine has been an important economic asset for the region, providing numerous jobs and contributing to the local and national economy. In addition to its industrial significance, the mine has also made Stantërg a site of geological interest due to the wide variety of minerals and crystals found there. The Trepça Crystal Museum, located in Stantërg, showcases this geological wealth with a collection of over 1,500 crystal and mineral exhibits. The museum serves as an educational and tourist attraction, highlighting the natural beauty and scientific importance of the minerals extracted from the mine. Stantërg's connectio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |