Abbeys monasteries and convents Montenegro

Situated in the Bjelopavlici valley, this Orthodox monastery is the most revered of the country. Every year, thousands of worshippers and Serbs come to pray and burn candles there. The appearance of the white monastery hung in the middle of a rocky cliff, on the vertical wall, is spectacular.

Built in the 1656 th century (1671) by Gospić Jovanović - metropolitan of Western Herzegovina, future Sveti Gospić Ostroški (Saint Basile d'Ostrog), who lived there until his death in 1920, the monastery was ravaged by a fire and restored in the s.

It consists of two cave chapels, that of Sv. Krst (St. Croix) and Celle. The relics of the bones of the saint can be seen in one of these chapels supervised by a monk in black robes. A blessing of its share is made automatically upon entry into the room. Linked by a network of stairs and narrow passages, these chapels are decorated with murals that were realized at the end of the th century by Radul, a famous Serbian painter of that era. The residence of the monks, a large building next to the monastery, was added in the 1980 s. Miracles and powers of healer are assigned to Saint Basile, as well as to the cracks in coins or pieces of paper used to help.

If you are looking for a romantic getaway, you should definitely visit Manastir i crkva Vavedenja Presvete Bogorodice. This small island is a real gem, located in the heart of the Lustica Bay. It is a monastery and an Orthodox church that dates back to the ^17th century. The church is built of white stone and has an architecture typical of Orthodox churches in the region. It also houses many old icons and frescoes. The small island on which the monastery and the church are located is surrounded by crystal clear water and steep cliffs.

Nestled in a peaceful valley near the Piva River, Zagradje Monastery is a hidden gem in Montenegro. This four century old Orthodox monastery is built of stone and boasts remarkable architecture. The colorful frescoes inside are an exceptional example of the religious art of the region. You can relax in this peaceful place and admire the surrounding landscape, with the breathtaking view of the mountains.

Along the road that borders the Tara Canyon there is a small Serbian Orthodox monastery made of old stones with an effigy of Saint George. On the side of the hill, the monk will be able to meditate in a silence only broken by the sound of the water. The traveler will be able to admire the setting and stay for several hours at this place. Like Mount Athos, the monastery has been Byzantine since 1530. Walk around the monastery in an anti-clockwise direction.