The complex consists of the upper and lower monasteries, separated by a distance of two kilometres. Monastery ostrog is situated on the cusp of the rich bjelopavlic plain, carved high up in the cliffs, with easy access for visitors and an adventure one does not want to miss. There are no direct buses or any kind of public transport to mount ostrog. The orthodox christians who built the church, the catholics and muslims. Some travelers visit the city of kotor in montenegro for lowkey recreation and relaxation. From this man he heard stories about ostrog and set out to visit the monastery.
From there, you can take a cab for around 10 eur, you can bargain, or hike. On the day of your tour, youll be picked up from your hotel in podgorica at around 9 am, ready to set off on your hourlong bus journey to. There are a lot of other stories and only a few will be retold in this document as they are narrated by word of mouth. In the off season we organize individual excursions. The most visited pilgrimage destination in montenegro, the ostrog monastery is also one of. Why ostrog monastery is a shining beacon for pilgrims. As a casual tourist visiting i enjoyed the drive and view from the carpark more than getting to the actual monastery. I would like to do it as a day trip so ideally a bus there and back would be great. The orthodox monastery of ostrog is one of the most visited monasteries in the balkans. The most interesting thing is the monastery placed at mount ostrog. Day trip to ostrog monastery from podgorica shuyis notes. Serbian orthodox church located at bjelopavlic plain, montenegro.
The monastery of ostrog is a monastery of the serbian orthodox church placed against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of ostroska greda. It is visited by believers from all over the world, individually or in groups. Vasilija ostroskog is a serbian orthodox monastery dedicated to saint basil of ostrog located in the village of crnogorci near the town of imotski in dalmatia, croatia. Montenegro travel the official website for montenegro. Ostrog monastery is one of the most revered religious sites in all of the former yugoslav states. Its visited by up to a million tourists and pilgrims every year. Ostrog monastery stories of miracles visit montenegro. There has been a monastery at ostrog since the middle ages, the first built by st basil of ostrog. Orthodox, catholic and muslim, as it is believed that the relics of st. From there, you can take a cab for around 10, you can bargain, or hike. And, if you ever have the chance to explore the balkan peninsula and you are ever close to the area, you should plan to check out the ostrog monastery. I will go into the transport options to get to ostrog monastery shortly but, if youre interested in visiting, i would recommend a tour to take the. Its also revered and visited by orthodox christians, roman catholics and muslims.
The tale has it that there was a mother who left a wooden cradle on top of the wall just above the monastery. Book your ostrog monastery tickets online and skiptheline. Excursion to ostrog monastery in montenegro globtour. The monastery ostrog spiritual center of balkans and beautiful countryside tour takes you from podgorica to ostrog monastery and tunjevo, one of montenegros gorgeous offthebeatentrack spots. The monastery can be easily reached from the towns of podgorica and niksic. It is located about 50 kilometers from the capitol of montenegro, podgorica and about 15 kilometer from the second largest town in montenegro niksic. On the road from podgorica towards niksic, just after you pass the famous town of danilovgrad which was fated never to be capital city, on the right hand side as though cut into the cliffs is the monastery of, ostrog. I see that ostrog has a railway station which is some way from it down in the valley. While im not particularly religious, i thought ostrog was a mustsee. How to travel from kotor, montenegro to the ostrog monastery. The most visited pilgrimage destination in montenegro, the ostrog monastery is. In ostrog, according to the maps i saw there are three places to see.
It is located approximately 50 kilometres from the capital of montenegro, podgorica, and about 15 kilometres from the second largest town in. Manastir ostrog, pronounced is a monastery of the serbian orthodox church situated against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of ostroska greda, in montenegro. The monastery 1820 is not one of scotts better known novels, but i found it one of his most engaging to date. Best of all montenegro budva kotor travel drone aerial duration. Ostrog monastery is dedicated to sveti vasilije ostroski saint basil of ostrog. The monastery of ostrog is a monastery of the serbian orthodox church located at an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of ostroska greda. Amongst montenegrins there are countless stories about miraculous effects of the. One of the most intriguing stories amongst them is the story of the american senator william bill bar. Presentation of the mary to the temple, a resting place of the saint vasilijes relics, and holy cross. Can anyone tell me how to get from podgorica to ostrog monastery. Finally, at the entrance, there could enter only a single person. Discover ostrog monastery the history, the miracles and what not to do so you dont get. One of montenegros highlights gallop around the globe october 18, 2017.
Theres no direct public transport, but numerous tour buses 20 to 30 for a day trip head here from all of the tourist hot spots. The monastery of ostrog is an incredible building cut into an almost vertical cliff face high up in the hills at an elevation of 851m 2,791ft above the sea level located high up in the large rock of ostroska greda, in montenegro. Getting from podgorica or kotor to ostrog monastery with. After the tomb of jesus christ and the mountain athos, the monastery of ostrog is the third most visited. The ostrog monastery and niagara falls day trip from podgorica takes you to visit the monastery and the waterfalls of the cijevna river near. Curved into the magnificent mountain cliff of ostrog, after wich it was named, the upper monastery is the place were miracles happen. It represents the most holy place often visited by religious people from all over the world. Others are interested in the areas rich medieval history, including a visit to the working monastery at. The monastery is situated on an almost vertical cliff, high up the large rock of ostroska greda. Ostrog monastery is one of the most fascinating sights in the balkans, and mustdo for any visit to montenegro. The monastery of ostrog is a monastery of the serbian orthodox church sitatued against an almost vertical.
It is dedicated to saint basil of ostrog sveti vasilije ostroski, who was. Galic barr, wrote about her husbands story in a book called blue pigeon. Founded by vasilije, the bishop of herzegovina and later known as st. I am doing some early research into a possible trip to montenegro next june will be using public transport one of the places i want to visit is ostrog monastery. While there is no public transport to the site, there are several tours available.
The mystery of the wonderworker of ostrog tells the story of the transformation of a modernday serbian youth, mladjen, from the depths of despair to a life of faith and spiritual enlightenment. Ostrog monastery is situated on the edge of the rich bjelopavlic plain, carved high up in the cliffs, but offers easy access to its visitors. My idea is to reach first the higher one and then to visit the other ones on the way down to the railway station. The ostrog monastery consists of upper and lower monastery. The easy one is to take a bus to niksic, they run from podgorica or from budva via podgorica.
That is the reason why the easiest way to visit ostrog is to either take a oneday excursion that globtour montenegro offers you, or to get there by taxi or rentacar. When we got there, we didnt simply enter the monastery, we first had to wait at a long queue of tourists and pilgrims. The road up is a properly vertigo inducing, with only spaced rocks t. If you book with viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date. For information about coronavirus situation in montenegro, visit our covid19 page amongst montenegrins there are countless stories about miraculous effects of the relics of saint basil. The ostrog monastery has been built in the 17th century with the help of both man and nature, it is carved inside the cliff of the ostroska greda mountain. The monastery is dedicated to saint basil of ostrog sveti vasilije ostroski. We recommend booking ostrog monastery tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Doing a day trip from podgorica to ostrog monastery by train is super. From ostrog monastery, a superb view of the bjelopavlici plain can be seen. I would prefer to do it myself but wouldnt mind doing it as part of an organised tour. Book your tickets online for ostrog monastery, dabojevici.
Ostrog monastery is, in fact, the most important orthodox site in montenegro and definitely the most dramatic. It is a respected religious site of pilgrimage in montenegro and the balkans that is dedicated to saint basil of ostrog sveti vasilije ostroski who was buried here nowadays, ostrog represents a congregation point for a number of faiths. Basil of ostrog is commemorated in the serbian orthodox liturgical calendar on april 29 may 12 in the gregorian calendar. Monastery of ostrog the place of pilgrimage, where the repics of st. It is an active orthodox church, where basil of ostrogs relics are keeping. And so, helped by god and a madman, we arrived at the ostrog monastery. It is the the most famous pilgrimage destination in montenegro, and also a natural wonder, since no one can exactly figure out how a monastery could be built into caves or carved out from a mountain. Check out the best tours and activities to experience ostrog monastery manastir ostrog. Getting to ostrog monastery in montenegro this monastery is some 27 miles 43 km from the capital, podgorica and is near the town of niksic. I have read quite a few over the past decade, drawn in by a memorable lucia di lammermoor at the eno in 2010in order, the bride of lammermoor, waverley, ivanhoe, guy mannering, and redgauntlet. Can you think, or act, like the librarian of a monastery through the dark ages, guarding the old books as empires rise and fall outside. Ostrog monastery was carved out of a vertical mountainside of of ostroska greda. The monastery of ostrog is a monastery of the serbian orthodox church situated against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of ostroska greda, in montenegro. Media in category ostrog monastery the following 76 files are in this category, out of 76 total.
Ostrog monastery montenegro attractions lonely planet. Ostrog monastery is one of the most important serbian orthodox monasteries. Tell the driver you are going to the ostrog monastery, he will stop in the correct place. I didnt book mine in advance, and i had no issue getting on the next. The lower monastery donji manastir is 2km below the main shrine. In this little, charming country, there is also another canyon of piva river, equally picturesque and beautiful, where the water has unbelievably turquoise colour. Ostrog monastery in montenegro my guide montenegro. Ostrog monastery manastir ostrog is an amazing place of healing and miracles. Doing a day trip to ostrog monastery from kotor or podgorica is simple, but it is important to plan your timing properly, and know how to hike to ostrog monastery once you get there. Ostrog monastery niagara waterfalls tour from podgorica 4. Getting from podgorica or kotor to ostrog monastery with pictures. To help his people, he went to russia for help and returned back with holy books, vestments, liturgical objects and relics of the saints, which were necessary for making the altar antiminces. Ostrog monastery is the most popular pilgrimage place in montenegro.
It is located in an hour away from podgorica in bogetici village. Ostrog monastery is situated in the rock at 900 meters above sea level between niksic and podgorica, in montenegro. The baby shifted in the cradle and moved it so that it fell off the wall from the height of about 70 meters. He built on the slopes of the ostrog ridge and there are many legends told about its construction. The monastery is set in scotts beloved border country, in around. The ostrog monastery is not only an orthodox sanctuary, but it is also visited by followers of all religions throughout the world, who come here to pay homage to the relics of the saint vasilije, in search of a cure for their body and soul.
We were visiting ostrog monastery, the most important holy place in montenegro for orthodox christians. It was built in the 1600s by literally carving into the face of a cliff. The construction of the monastery began in 2005, and it had been suspended in 2006 after protests from the municipality of podbablje. See a short video presenting the various and very enjoyable route from the lake piva to the monastery of ostrog. Travel tips for ostrog monastery in montenegro globtour. If you havent heard of ostrog monastery before, you may well have seen photographs of it. From lake piva to the monastery of ostrog lifewelove. It is dedicated to saint basil of ostrog sveti vasilije ostroski, who was buried here. Unfortunately i didnt see the church on my day there a couple years ago. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The ostrog monastery in montenegro travel nnotes from st.
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