Glogovac monastery, Serbian Orthodox monastery near Šipovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Glogovac monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery set on steep hills near Sipovo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, built around a main church dedicated to Saint George. Around the church stand supporting buildings for community life, along with pilgrim lodgings and a guest camp added in more recent times.
The monastery was founded in 1301, making it one of the oldest in the region. It was destroyed during the Ottoman conquest in 1463 and again in 1944 during World War II, and rebuilt each time.
The monastery is an active place of prayer for the Serbian Orthodox community in the region, drawing pilgrims to feasts and services throughout the year. Visitors can observe the simple interior of the church dedicated to Saint George and the daily rhythm of monastic life in the courtyard.
The site sits on a steep hillside, so sturdy footwear makes moving around much easier. Those who wish to stay longer can use the on-site pilgrim lodgings rather than looking for accommodation elsewhere in the area.
After the Ottoman destruction, the monastery was permitted to rebuild only on one condition: the church bells would never ring in these hills again. This unusual agreement left a mark on the place that visitors can still sense in its prevailing silence.
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