Church, mosque or temple · Montenegro · Montenegro

Ostrog Monastery

A white monastery set into a near-vertical cliff, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the Balkans.

Free to enter about 1.5 h

For storytellers

Why Ostrog Monastery matters

From the valley it looks like a white stripe painted on the rock face. The upper monastery is built into the cliff and reached by a steep road and steps. Pilgrims of many faiths visit it. Visit respectfully, dress modestly, and expect queues on weekends and holidays.

Talking points

  • The buildings are set into a cliff face high above the valley.
  • It attracts pilgrims of different faiths.
  • Dress modestly.

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Also nearby

Within about 40 km, closest first.