Ostrog Monastery COMPLETELY blew our minds from the moment we saw it driving in.
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We arrived in Podgorica knowing that our first visit anywhere would be the Ostrog Monastery and WOW, that was a great decision. The Ostrog Monastery is a 17th-century Serbian Orthodox Church situated in the side of a mountain 900 METERS above the Zeta Valley! Initially it was hard to wrap our minds around just how high Ostrog Monastery was but once we saw it, we immediately understood its significance. We’re visiting on a weekday in March which means there aren’t many tourists at all. This allowed us the opportunity to drive the 3 kilometers straight to the upper monastery parking lot. (DISCLAIMER: Most times this is not the case unless you have elderly or children with you. Which means you will have to walk up the mountain via a staircase so make sure to wear good shoes.)
We arrived at Ostrog Monastery & started taking in the sights. Admission was free, but we went into the gift shop to buy some candles so that we could light them in honor of each of Hannah’s grandparents as well as our sets of parents. This wasn’t an expensive purchase, but we wanted to give back to the Ostrog Monastery in some way. After lighting the candles, we made our way up into the Upper Monastery.
The interior was absolutely stunning. There were rooms with various Frescos depicting a multitude of Orthodox Christian symbols. We took our time observing these & paying our respects as much as we could. Also within the monastery there was a lookout point at the top, which gave an unspoiled view of the entire valley. This vantage point alone is worthy of the long drive/hike up. Within the Ostrog Monastery’s Upper Monastery are two primary churches, which are within small caves in the mountain. One is at the top of the Monastery staircases, The Church of the Holy Cross. At the base of the Upper Monastery is the Church of the Presentation. This is where St. Basil of Ostrog’s relics are. We approached the entrance where a very kind monk ushered us in to observe the small room. It was hard not to feel the seriousness & importance of the room to the monks. It was a feeling neither of us could’ve prepared for, & surely one that we’ll never forget.
Once we completed our tour of the Ostrog Monastery, it was time to make our way to our next Airbnb location in the touristy coastal town of Budva. The drive from Ostrog Monastery to Budva took us through Podgorica & through some pretty spectacular mountaintops, before coasting down the mountain & into one of the most vibrant towns in Montenegro.
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10 сен 2024