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Djurdevi Stupovi Monastery, Monasteries in Montenegro
Djurdevi Stupovi Monastery is located in the eastern part of Montenegro, near the town of Berane. The monastery was constructed in the second half of the 12th century. It is the center of the Serb Orthodox Eparchy of Budimlje-Nikšić in Montenegro.
Posted: February 7th, 2009 under Montenegro destinations.
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Cetinje Monastery, Cetinje Attractions, Montenegro Historic places
The Monastery of Cetinje was built at the beginning of the 12th century on the foundations of the old palace of the Crnojevic dynasty. In the monastery there are valuable exhibits from the medieval period: Sava Nemanjić’s epitrahil (stole), the crown of Stefan Dečanski, the Balšić dynasty’s church flag and the seal and sceptre that [...]
Posted: February 7th, 2009 under Montenegro destinations.
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Ostrog Monastery, popular monasteries in Montenegro
Ostrog Monastery is located in the vicinity of Nikšić in Montenegro, built in the steep rock overlooking the Bjelopavlicka Plain. Ostrog Monastery is the most famous pilgrimage site in Montenegro. It was founded by the Herzeg Archbishop Vasilije in the 17th century. He was buried here and canonised as a miracle-performing saint. His body rests [...]
Posted: January 29th, 2009 under Montenegro destinations.
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