Kruševac — A City of Rich Tradition
Kruševac is a city in central Serbia with a rich history — once the medieval capital of Prince Lazar. Known for the Lazarica Church, Kruševac Fortress, and the St. Vitus Day celebrations honouring the Battle of Kosovo of 1389.
Kruševac is a city of rich tradition in the heart of Serbia, at the crossroads of routes that have traversed the Balkans since ancient times. Once the medieval Serbian capital, it was built by Prince Lazar between 1374 and 1387 as the centre of his rule.
During Ottoman rule, Kruševac was known as Aladža Hisar — the Colourful Fortress — owing to the gentle, vineyard-covered župа landscapes and the vivid appearance of its churches and stone walls. The most important celebration for the city is St. Vitus Day (28 June) — the anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, when a memorial service for the Kosovo heroes and all fallen Serbian soldiers is held at the Lazarica Church.
Kruševac Fortress (the stronghold of Prince Lazar) and the 14th-century Lazarica Church are the most significant historical landmarks. Lazarica is a masterpiece of the Morava School of Serbian medieval architecture.