Žitomislić Monastery

Žitomislić Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox religious complex in Herzegovina featuring a church dedicated to the Annunciation. The structure displays traditional stonework and religious decoration that reflect the building methods of its era.

Construction started in 1566 following Ottoman permission to build on the site of an older church. The location therefore carried religious significance long before the current structure took its form.

This monastery served as a center for religious scholarship where monks copied and preserved sacred texts over generations. Visitors can sense how important this intellectual work was to the community that gathered here.

The monastery is open to visitors year-round and sits along the main road between Mostar and the southern border. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you will need to navigate the grounds to reach the church building.

The monastery was completely rebuilt in 2002 after destruction, using traditional construction methods throughout the process. This careful restoration allowed the site to recover its original appearance and spiritual character.