Piva Monastery

Piva Monastery is an Orthodox sanctuary in Montenegro's mountain region with a three-nave stone church. The interior walls are covered with elaborate painted scenes depicting religious stories and sacred figures.

The church was built during Ottoman rule in the second half of the 16th century. Decades later it was completely relocated to make way for a hydroelectric project.

The monastery holds important liturgical objects and ancient texts rooted in Serbian Orthodox tradition. The site reflects deep religious devotion and the desire to preserve sacred objects across centuries.

The monastery sits in a mountainous region and is reachable by car or on foot from the nearby town. Visitors should be prepared for uneven ground and variable weather conditions.

During the relocation, every stone and painted wall was numbered and carefully reassembled at the new site. This engineering feat was one of the largest heritage preservation efforts of its time.

Inception: 1573

GPS coordinates: 43.11000,18.81861

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26