Prilep is situated in the northern part of Pelagonia Plain. It is often called "the city under Marko's Towers" since the town is located on the skirts of the Towers of the legendary hero King Marko, who is common in Macedonian folk songs and tales as a powerful, wise ruler, and fighter against the Turks.
Marko Cepenkov is one of the most important people from the first generation of the macedonian literary workers. He was a writer and collector of folk literary works.
Treskavec Monastery is believed to have been built in the 13th Century, during the rule of the Byzantine emperors Andronic 2nd and Mihailo 3rd who, according to the writings on the frescoes at the entrance gate, were the first donors to this monastery.
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