Vranjina Monastery, Serbian Orthodox monastery on Vranjina island, Lake Skadar, Montenegro
The stone monastery stands on the southeastern part of Vranjina island, featuring a church dedicated to Saint Nicholas with a Russian iconostasis inside.
Founded between 1221 and 1223, the monastery received significant land grants from the Nemanjić dynasty and served as the temporary seat of Zeta Metropolitanate.
The monastery holds records showing the presence of various ethnic groups in the region, including Albanians, Vlachs, Latins, and Serbs during the 14th century.
Visitors can reach the monastery by boat from Virpazar or Rijeka Crnojevića, or by walking from Vranjina village, with opening hours from 8 AM to 7 PM.
Nine defenders, including the hegumen, lost their lives protecting the monastery during the Ottoman attack and fire of 1714.
Location: Vranjina
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 42.27060,19.14500
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:56
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