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Moračnik Monastery, Orthodox monastery on Moračnik Island, Lake Skadar National Park, Montenegro

The monastery consists of a domed stone church dedicated to the Holy Virgin and includes a tower-like building for accommodation purposes.

The monastery received a salt evaporation pond through a charter from Balša III in 1417, indicating its establishment between 1403 and 1417.

The monastery functions as a center of Orthodox Christian faith, preserving religious traditions within the Lake Skadar region of Montenegro.

Access to the monastery requires a boat journey across Lake Skadar, with spring and autumn presenting the most favorable conditions for visits.

Three brothers from Godinje village defended the monastery during the Montenegrin-Ottoman war in 1853, marking a notable moment in its history.

Inception: 15 century

GPS coordinates: 42.14000,19.25720

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:16

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