Ostrog Monastery, Nikšić

Name: Ostrog Monastery
Address: Nikšić, Montenegro

#3 among attractions in Nikšić

Top attraction, Church, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery

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The Ostrog Monastery is a monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church situated against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of Ostroška Greda, in Montenegro. It is dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog, who was buried here. From the monastery, the Bjelopavlići plain can be seen. The monastery is located in Danilovgrad Municipality, 50 km away from Podgorica and 15 km away from Nikšić. Ostrog monastery is the most popular pilgrimage place in Montenegro. ()

Alternative names: Established: XVII centuryArchitectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 42°40'28"N, 19°1'52"E

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Nikšić Montenegro

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Ostrog Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pandurica, Tsar's Bridge, Nikšić, Bjelopavlići.

4.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Pandurica
116 min walk • Pandurica is an ancient castle in Montenegro to the south of Nikšić town. It is situated in a hilly area of the same name on the bank of the river Zeta. It is a cultural monument of national significance.
5.3 miNW
Bridge
Tsar's Bridge, Nikšić
136 min walk • The Tsar's Bridge is a monumental historical bridge near Nikšić, Montenegro. It is a major state-protected landmark despite being not actively used nowadays.
1.8 miSW
Natural attraction, Valley
Bjelopavlići, Mount Ostrog
47 min walk • Bjelopavlići, pronounced is a historical tribe and valley in the Brda region of Montenegro, around the city of Danilovgrad.

Ostrog Monastery, Nikšić

Facts and practical information

Ostrog Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pandurica

Tsar's Bridge, Nikšić

Bjelopavlići, Mount Ostrog