Dobrunska Rijeka Monastery, Serbian Orthodox monastery in Dobrunska Rijeka, Republika Srpska.
Dobrunska Rijeka is a Serbian Orthodox monastery near Visegrad that includes a church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, a chapel of Saint Basil of Ostrog, and associated buildings for publishing and administrative work. The complex sits along the route toward Uvac and functions as both a spiritual center and a venue for cultural activities.
Construction began in 2004, and the monastery received official status in 2009 when monks established permanent residence there. The relocation of the regional church publishing house to the site that same year strengthened its role as a spiritual and cultural institution.
The monastery serves as a center for Orthodox publishing and cultural preservation through its resident organizations. Visitors experience how the space functions as a living hub for religious education and traditional knowledge in the region.
The monastery sits roughly 17 kilometers from Visegrad along the road toward Uvac. Visitors interested in guided visits or overnight stays can reach out to the monastery administration for details and arrangements.
Since 2012 a Serbian folklore society called Soko has maintained its headquarters at the monastery, working to document and preserve local customs. This presence connects the site to the broader work of safeguarding oral traditions and regional practices.
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