Things to see and do Plužine (Плужине)

Wild and remote mountain landscapes. The second largest lake in the country is a man-made creation. It was created by the construction of the Mratinje Dam, which flooded the river canyon and formed a freshwater reservoir. After 10 km and beautiful views, we reach the border post of Šćepan Polje. This is where the Piva and Tara rivers meet in the Drina. This is the starting point for rafting trips organized by agencies.

50 km from Nikšić, before the town of Plužine, this monastery was once located near the source of the river. Isolated, it was dismantled stone by stone before being relocated a few kilometers up (construction of a hydroelectric plant). This "move" took more than ten years (end in 1982). The ensemble consists of a church, a house for the monks, a bread oven and a surrounding wall.

The church dedicated to the Dormition is the most important Orthodox building built in the country under the Ottomans. Most of the frescoes that adorn its walls were done in the early 17th century by unknown Greek artists. Among them is a faceless icon from the 18th century, destroyed by the Turks and preserved as a testimony to iconoclasm (a pre-Turkish doctrine that prohibited the representation of images of Christ and the saints).

The paintings of the iconostasis, made by Kyr Kozma in 1638, is considered the best painter of the seventeenth century. The frescoes in the narthex are the work of Strahinja, a priest from Budimlje (Berane) and a prolific painter who worked for four decades in the country.

The two icons on either side of the choir are the oldest, dating from 1573-1574, and were made at the very beginning of the church's construction. These two icons on the sides of the choir were made by Longin, a monk from Peć, Kosovo.

The Vidikovac Zarisnik viewpoint near Plužine is a peaceful and relaxing place for nature lovers. Surrounded by rivers and greenery, this site offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. It is an ideal place for an outdoor getaway, to relax and rejuvenate. Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature while contemplating the beautiful scenery around you. Drive in the direction of Household Malović. Park 300 m to the left. Continue walking on the path to the ridge.

The website of the tourist office is very complete and is entirely translated into English. It gives you a list of possible activities in the area: cruising on the Piva lake (Pivsko Jezero), cycling, mountaineering, rafting, canyoning, hunting and fishing, jeep safari... As for accommodation, discover the so-called "ethno" villages which are part of the offer. These highly successful villages are located in the heart of nature and offer all the necessary comfort. A way to combine tourism and ecology!