Ostrog monastery, Orthodox monastery in Mount Ostrog, Montenegro.
The monastery contains two churches built into the natural cavities of the limestone cliff at 900 meters elevation near Danilovgrad.
Metropolitan Vasilije Jovanović established this monastery in the 17th century, which appears on a geographical map of Montenegro from 1640.
The two churches house 17th-century frescoes painted directly on the cave walls, depicting Orthodox religious scenes and sacred figures.
Visitors can reach the monastery via a winding road from Podgorica or take the three-kilometer walking path from the lower monastery.
The body of Saint Basil rests in a reliquary in the Church of the Presentation of the Mother of God, drawing over 100,000 visitors annually.
Founders: Basil of Ostrog
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Website: http://manastirostrog.com
GPS coordinates: 42.67500,19.02917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
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