Krupa monastery
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| Full name | Manastir Krupa, Манастир Крупа |
| Order | Serbian Orthodox Church |
| Established | 1317 |
| Dedicated to | Feast of the Dormition of Theotokos |
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| Location |  Croatia |
| Public access | Yes |
Krupa monastery (Croatian: Manastir Krupa, Serbian: Манастир Крупа) is a Serb Orthodox monastery on Krupa river in Croatia.[1]
The Monastery was built in 1317 by monks from Bosnia.[1] It is located at the southern slopes of the Velebit mountain, halfway between the towns of Obrovac and Knin. It is the oldest Orthodox monastery in Croatia.
The church of the Krupa monastery is dedicated to the Feast of the Dormition of Theotokos. In the monastery are beautiful frescoes, valuable collection of icons and a famous treasury.
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- ^ a b http://www.eparhija-dalmatinska.hr/Manastiri-Krupa-E.htm Monastery Krupa
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Coordinates: 44°11′N 15°53′E / 44.183°N 15.883°E
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