Discover the premier Serbian Orthodox pilgrimage site in Montenegro’s majestic Ostroška Greda rock. Visit the Ostrog Monastery and experience breathtaking views of the Bjelopavlići plain.
Discover the premier Serbian Orthodox pilgrimage site in Montenegro’s majestic Ostroška Greda rock. Visit the Ostrog Monastery and experience breathtaking views of the Bjelopavlići plain.
- Ostrog Monastery - The Ostrog Monastery is a revered site of the Serbian Orthodox Church, nestled against a steep backdrop in the towering rock of Ostroška Greda, Montenegro. It is dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog (Sveti Vasilije Ostroški), who is interred here. Located 50 km from Podgorica and 15 km from Nikšić, Ostrog Monastery is Montenegro’s…
- Ostrog Monastery - The Ostrog Monastery is a revered site of the Serbian Orthodox Church, nestled against a steep backdrop in the towering rock of Ostroška Greda, Montenegro. It is dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog (Sveti Vasilije Ostroški), who is interred here. Located 50 km from Podgorica and 15 km from Nikšić, Ostrog Monastery is Montenegro’s most visited pilgrimage destination.
This Orthodox monastery is among the most frequented in the Balkans, drawing over 100,000 visitors annually. Pilgrims from around the globe, both individuals and groups, visit this sacred site. It serves as a unifying place for all faiths: Orthodox, Catholics, and Muslims. According to pilgrim accounts, many have experienced healing and relief from life’s challenges through prayers at this site.
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Hercegovacka Gracanica - The Hercegovacka Gracanica Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery situated in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is largely a replica of the Gračanica Monastery in Kosovo and was completed in 2000. Perched above the city on the historic Crkvina Hill, it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
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Tvrdos Monastery - Tvrdos Monastery is a 15th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery near Trebinje, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The site still showcases the 4th-century foundations of the original Roman church.
Dedicated to the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, the monastery was founded in the 15th century, with a cathedral built around 1508 and adorned with murals by Vicko Lavrov from Dubrovnik in 1517. It served as the seat of the Metropolitans of Herzegovina until its destruction by the Venetian Empire in 1694. The current structure was erected in 1924. Today, the monastery is celebrated for its wine production, particularly from the local Vranac and Žilavka grape varieties, and its historic wine cellars, one dating back to the 15th century, which attract many tourists.
As of late 2016, the monastery is on the Provisional List for designation as a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Zavala - The Zavala Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery located in the village of Zavala on the southwestern edge of Popovo Polje, in the Ravno municipality, southernmost Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Dedicated to the Presentation of Mary, the church’s northern wall is set within a cave. This monastery is also notable as the place where Basil of Ostrog began his monastic life.
Alongside Žitomislić and Tvrdos, Zavala is one of the most significant monasteries in East Herzegovina. The earliest written mention of the monastery dates back to the 16th century. It suffered extensive damage during World War II and was further damaged and abandoned during the Bosnian War.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Sited against an almost sheer cliff in the immense Ostroška Greda rock in Montenegro, the Monastery of Ostrog is a revered institution of the Serbian Orthodox Church. This monastery is a dedication to Holy BASIL OF Ostrog (Sveti Vasilije ostroski), who is interred here. The monastery provides a splendid panorama of the Bjelopavlići plain. With a…
Sited against an almost sheer cliff in the immense Ostroška Greda rock in Montenegro, the Monastery of Ostrog is a revered institution of the Serbian Orthodox Church. This monastery is a dedication to Holy BASIL OF Ostrog (Sveti Vasilije ostroski), who is interred here. The monastery provides a splendid panorama of the Bjelopavlići plain. With a distance of 50 km from Podgorica and 15 km from Nikšić, it is easily accessible. This monastery is the top destination for pilgrams in Montenegro.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.