Rakovica Monastery sits away from central Belgrade in the city's southern hills, which gives it a quieter atmosphere than the big churches and museums around the old core. The complex is associated with Serbian Orthodox monastic life and has long been tied to the spiritual history of the area.
For most travelers it is a secondary Belgrade sight, but a rewarding one if you are interested in religious architecture or want a calmer stop beyond the main tourist circuit. Its gardens, church, and cemetery make the visit feel contemplative rather than showy.