The Franciscan friary of St. Catharine, or Franciscan monastery of St. Catharine, in

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, was established between 1521 and 1524. The monastery has been serving its community for centuries, and the

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traditions here are very strong.

National monument and heritage

The monastery has a rustic museum, library and gallery. The monastery as an architectural ensemble, together with a number of its movable property and items, is being included into the

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since 2003.

Notables

A memorial chamber dedicated to Fra Grga Martić was created after his death within the monastery. Famous student of the seminary in Kreševo include Albanian poet

Gjergj Fishta Gjergj Fishta (; 23 October 187130 December 1940) was an Albanian Franciscan friar, poet, educator, rilindas, politician, translator and writer. He is regarded as one of the most influential Albanian writers of the 20th century, particularly ...

.Pater Gjergj Fishta (1871-1940)
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National monument and heritage

Notables

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