{"id":5345,"date":"2026-01-09T21:10:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/montenegro\/?p=5345"},"modified":"2026-02-14T22:37:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T19:37:57","slug":"top-6-monasteries-in-montenegro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/top-6-monasteries-in-montenegro\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 6 Monasteries in Montenegro:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Montenegro boasts a vast number of monasteries, enough to fill pages of a comprehensive list. Pilgrimage tours and excursions around the country are equally extensive. In this guide, I&#8217;ll introduce you to the most significant sacred sites in Montenegro, share a map of monasteries, and provide helpful tips for your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#1\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#1\">General information about monasteries in Montenegro and not only<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#2\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#2\">Map of the most famous monasteries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#3\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#3\">TOP 6 monasteries in Montenegro: overview<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#4\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#4\">Monastery Ostrog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#5\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#5\">Cetinje Monastery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#6\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#6\">Piva Monastery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#7\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#7\">Moraca Monastery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#8\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#8\">Daibabe Monastery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#9\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#9\">Rezevici<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#10\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#10\">Excursions to the monasteries of Montenegro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">It will be difficult for you to plan your dream trip to Montenegro without these websites<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/URG22uRN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/ARApnFoW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/shapka-hotel.png\" alt=\"hotels and apartments montenegro cheap\" class=\"wp-image-5536\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/shapka-hotel.png 512w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/shapka-hotel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/shapka-hotel-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/monastyri-begin.jpg\" alt=\"ostrog monastery in montenegro\" class=\"wp-image-5437\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Montenegro\u2019s most iconic monastery and sacred site, as well as a major tourist attraction: Ostrog Monastery, carved directly into a rock face.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>General Information About <\/strong>Monasteries in Montenegro and More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key points at a glance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The country officially has over <strong>50 monasteries<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nearly half were built between the 13th and 16th centuries. For instance, the famous <strong>Mora\u010da Monastery<\/strong> was founded in 1252.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montenegrins are deeply religious. Here\u2019s how they align by faith:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>72% Orthodox Christians<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>18% Muslims<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less than 3% Catholics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are also small communities of Jews and followers of other religions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/religion-in-montenegro\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>religion in Montenegro<\/strong><\/a> in this article.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Interesting to know:<\/p>\n<cite>All monasteries in Montenegro are exclusively Orthodox.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Some churches feature <strong>dual altars<\/strong>, which is a rare phenomenon worldwide. These allow both Catholic and Orthodox services to be held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>There are about 10 such churches in Montenegro. The most famous and accessible include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Church of St. Petka<\/strong> on the outskirts of the resort town of Sutomore.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/sutomore-in-montenegro-beaches\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sutomore<\/a>: attractions, beaches, restaurants, there are a few words about this church and a mark on the map.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Church of St. Luke<\/strong> in the Old Town of Kotor. Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5XM9irZwx2cP6Wht8\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5XM9irZwx2cP6Wht8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42.42551324379809, 18.77114821453113<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/kotor-top-10-places-restaurants-beach\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detailed overview of Kotor for tourists<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Map of the Most Famous Monasteries in Montenegro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a map featuring the most popular monasteries, attracting both pilgrims and tourists. Each year, tens of thousands of visitors choose monastery-focused tours, and Ostrog alone reportedly receives over <strong>1 million visitors annually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=18RthwY3Rze1_zPmTY11WJ2ae1Ctrj4s&amp;hl=en&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"3\">TOP 6 monasteries in Montenegro: overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"4\">So, an overview of the most visited monasteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ostrog Monastery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though not the oldest, this 17th-century monastery is undoubtedly a national symbol and the most revered Orthodox site in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The relics of <strong>St. Basil of Ostrog<\/strong>, one of the most venerated saints of the Serbian Orthodox Church, are kept here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coordinates<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/g7jgkFK2SDciVSvM6\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/g7jgkFK2SDciVSvM6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42.6750203658825, 19.030548478185896<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carved into a rock face at an altitude of 900 meters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car Parking:<\/strong> Two options\u2014during peak season, the upper lot may be closed due to overcrowding, so visitors must use the lower one, which requires a 40-minute hike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Transport:<\/strong> Take the Podgorica-Nik\u0161i\u0107 train (exit at Ostrog station; only a few trains stop here) for \u20ac1.50, followed by a taxi ride (\u20ac10-15 one way).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/monastyri-1.jpg\" alt=\"monasteries in Montenegro\" class=\"wp-image-5439\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ostrog Monastery &#8211; a place of power<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" id=\"5\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s recommendation:<\/p>\n<cite>Ostrog Monastery is without exaggeration the primary Orthodox shrine in the country and the most visited monastery in the Balkans. Even if you&#8217;re not particularly interested in religious sites, Ostrog is a must-see for every tourist.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/c108.travelpayouts.com\/content?trs=203835&#038;shmarker=403454.mneMonasteriesWdgt&#038;place=ostrog&#038;items=3&#038;locale=en-US&#038;powered_by=true&#038;promo_id=4039\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Cetinje Monastery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This male monastery was founded in <strong>1484<\/strong> in the first capital of Montenegro, Cetinje. It was more than just a monastery\u2014it was a fortress with high defensive walls, a moat, and protective stakes. Despite this, it was completely destroyed by the Turks in <strong>1692<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rebuilt in the early 18th century, it later housed Montenegro&#8217;s first printing press and secondary school. Visitors today can still see remnants of the 15th-century fortifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coordinates<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/JPXQ79fcYQsyb7DR6\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/JPXQ79fcYQsyb7DR6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42.38787862981536, 18.92168942605019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relics:<\/strong> The monastery holds the relics of <strong>St. Peter of Cetinje<\/strong> (the first ruler of Montenegro), the <strong>Right Hand of St. John the Baptist<\/strong>, and fragments of the <strong>Holy Cross<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting There:<\/strong> Buses run from any major city to Cetinje, and the monastery is a 15-minute walk from the town center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/cetinje-top-5-attractions-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4130\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview of Cetinje: attractions, restaurants.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/monastyri-2.jpg\" alt=\"best monasteries in montenegro\" class=\"wp-image-5440\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cetinje Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" id=\"6\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s recommendation:<\/p>\n<cite>While Ostrog is the top tourist monastery, Cetinje is the most frequented on pilgrimage and guided tours. No monastery itinerary in Montenegro skips this site.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Piva Monastery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in the <strong>16th century<\/strong> along the Piva River, which has since become one of Montenegro&#8217;s most beautiful (though not the most beautiful) lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to Turkish raids, the monastery was originally built modestly and discreetly to avoid attracting attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 400 years, it was relocated <strong>2 km away<\/strong> from its original site to avoid being submerged when the Piva River was dammed. Remarkably, the monastery&#8217;s rich interior d\u00e9cor was perfectly preserved during the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coordinates<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uGTsVYPKQuhA6ckZ7\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uGTsVYPKQuhA6ckZ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">43.110031077942615, 18.81834292131969<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Transport:<\/strong> Not accessible by public transportation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/monastyri-3.jpg\" alt=\"monasteries of montenegro\" class=\"wp-image-5433\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Not remarkable from the outside, but look at the frescoes on the walls inside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s recommendation:<\/p>\n<cite>The stunning frescoes inside are well worth the visit. If you&#8217;re traveling from Durmitor National Park via the <strong>Sedlo Pass<\/strong>, the Piva Monastery is conveniently en route. It\u2019s a place where time seems to stand still.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"7\">An interesting article about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/time-in-montenegro\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1792\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>time in Montenegro<\/strong><\/a>, about the attitude of locals to time, about punctuality and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Mora\u010da Monastery &#8211; one of the oldest monasteries in Montenegro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the oldest monasteries in Montenegro, built in <strong>1252<\/strong> by the son of a noble from the Nemanji\u0107 dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 15th century, the monastery was looted by the Ottomans, who not only pillaged but dismantled its roof and destroyed many frescoes, leaving only the walls intact. The monastery and its frescoes were fully restored in the 18th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the monastery complex includes two additional churches and monks&#8217; quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coordinates<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/G4voKZ65UhkPCaVx9\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/G4voKZ65UhkPCaVx9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42.766216294821014, 19.390507077468445<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relics:<\/strong> The hand of <strong>St. Charalambos<\/strong> and the <strong>Octoechos<\/strong>, the first printed Slavic book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/monastyri-4.jpg\" alt=\"tours of the monasteries of Montenegro\" class=\"wp-image-5434\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moraca Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" id=\"8\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s recommendation:<\/p>\n<cite>Mora\u010da is best visited during a trip to <strong>Biogradska Gora National Park<\/strong>. However, be mindful that a new highway bypasses the monastery, and most tourists take this faster route. Opting for the older, slightly longer road will lead you right past this historic gem.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Daibabe \u2013 One of the Most Fascinating Monasteries in Montenegro<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Daibabe Monastery is an active men\u2019s monastery located just 4.5 kilometers from the center of Podgorica. Among all Montenegrin monasteries, this is the easiest to reach by public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes this monastery unique is that it is entirely underground, situated within natural caves shaped like a large cross. Above the monastery, on the surface, stands a small church dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coordinates<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/6WJrhv7iuKAig2yMA\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/6WJrhv7iuKAig2yMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42.403959402877874, 19.232454122130314<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visitation Details:<\/strong> The site is free to visit whenever the church is open, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Precise monastery hours are unclear, but daytime visits are generally possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/monastyri-5.jpg\" alt=\"Montenegro churches and temples\" class=\"wp-image-5435\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Daibabe \u2013 A Monastery Built Inside Underground Caves<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" id=\"9\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s recommendation:<\/p>\n<cite>Daibabe is often referred to as the \u201cCave Monastery.\u201d It\u2019s one of those rare places where you can combine a visit to a religious site with an architectural curiosity. There aren\u2019t many monasteries carved into caves.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Re\u017eevi\u0107i Monastery \u2013 A Comprehensive Monastery Complex<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Re\u017eevi\u0107i may not be the most famous monastery in Montenegro, but it will undoubtedly captivate those interested in religious architecture and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the 16th century, the complex already housed two churches, a monastery, and monastic cells. The churches were adorned with stunning frescoes, though they were largely plundered by Turkish invaders in the 16th and 17th centuries. Unfortunately, only small fragments of the frescoes remain today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During World War II, the monastery was almost entirely destroyed by the occupying forces of Fascist Italy, losing all of its sacred relics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coordinates<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dRWUZSMawf3oA5HX7\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dRWUZSMawf3oA5HX7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42.21504938359653, 18.92406201031424<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The monastery sits atop a hill with stunning panoramic views of the sea and Petrovac\u2019s Perazica Do Beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s possible to hike from Petrovac to the monastery in 2-3 hours one way. Keep in mind that it\u2019s a steep climb up the mountain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/monastyri-6.jpg\" alt=\"routes to the monasteries of Montenegro\" class=\"wp-image-5436\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monastery Rezevici<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" id=\"10\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s recommendation:<\/p>\n<cite>Re\u017eevi\u0107i Monastery is located right along the main coastal highway. No matter where you\u2019re headed on this road\u2014Budva, Petrovac, Bar, or Ulcinj\u2014you\u2019ll pass by it. If you\u2019re staying in Petrovac, you can even plan a hiking trip to the monastery. Just be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/petrovac-top-5-places-hotels-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3948\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Overview of Petrovac for tourists.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Excursions to Montenegro\u2019s Monasteries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t the most popular form of tourism in the country, but here are some examples of excellent monastery tour routes in Montenegro:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since all monasteries in Montenegro offer free entry, there\u2019s no need to budget for entrance fees. Your main expenses will be the cost of the tour and meals on the road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay close attention to the itinerary and timing of the tour. Some tours try to cram in too many stops within a single day, leaving only 15 minutes at each location. Personally, I prefer tours that follow a more relaxed pace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the link at <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/kiXfVj9q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/TgipnpN4\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/TgipnpN4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a> for additional examples of great monastery tours in Montenegro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the end of the article you will find links to all excursions in Montenegro.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/content?currency=eur&#038;trs=203835&#038;shmarker=403454.mneMonasteriesWdgt1&#038;locale=en&#038;lowest_price=&#038;highest_price=250&#038;destination=4475&#038;product=188145P4&#038;powered_by=true&#038;promo_id=8601&#038;campaign_id=47\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most tourists come to Montenegro primarily for beach vacations. Between lounging on the beach and dining at local restaurants, many choose to explore Montenegro\u2019s incredible sights through excursions. A special place within these excursions is reserved for visits to the country\u2019s Orthodox sanctuaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montenegrin monasteries are a source of pride for every local. The number of pilgrimage tours and routes to sacred sites is countless. Every monastery is open to both organized groups and independent travelers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Resources to help you plan your dream trip to Montenegro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/biUgwT98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WayAway<\/a>: Cheap flights<\/span> and best deals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car rental<\/strong> in Montenegro:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/e3nVabr1\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/e3nVabr1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LocalRent<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; works with local rental companies. Leader in car rental in Montenegro.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/sGiFAwFa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars <\/a>&#8211; a large international platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget-friendly <strong>vacation packages<\/strong> to Montenegro: <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapoair.tp.st\/FYW582FM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CheapOair<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotels and apartments<\/strong> all over the country: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/REQ35OKX\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/REQ35OKX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; the most popular accommodation  booking platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/6FtsfRyQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor<\/a> compares the prices among dozens of other booking services and offer the best price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours, excursions and activities<\/strong> (including extreme ones):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/Z8qaMHQX\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/Z8qaMHQX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; more than 800 tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/s3vZQJrD\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/s3vZQJrD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; 1000+ excursions and activities throughout the country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive travel insurance<\/strong>: <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/IairUQ4A\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/IairUQ4A\" target=\"_blank\">EKTA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internet and Calls<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/g5fKeKKO\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/g5fKeKKO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airalo eSIM<\/a><\/span> in Montenegro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drimsim.tp.st\/S2cTJqRf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drimsim<\/a> &#8211; universal sim card for frequent traveler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxi and airport transfers<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/UGpTDq3P\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/UGpTDq3P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intui.Travel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, Montenegro boasts a vast number of monasteries, enough to fill pages of a comprehensive list. 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