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Upper Ostrog Monastery
Built into the rock
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Jocelyn Erskine-Kellie · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Upper Ostrog Monastery
The upper monastery clings to the cliff face, its white walls built into the rock. Inside are two small cave churches with frescoes and the relics of St Basil of Ostrog. Expect queues at busy times, and keep silent in the churches.
Why it's on our list
- About 900 metres up
- Cave churches with frescoes
- The relics of St Basil
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Upper Ostrog Monastery before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Upper Ostrog Monastery are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ31 kmCar or taxi 96 min
- Gorica Hill31 kmCar or taxi 96 min
- Millennium Bridge32 kmCar or taxi 98 min
- Petrović Palace32 kmCar or taxi 99 min
- Njegoš Park32 kmCar or taxi 99 min
- Independence Square32 kmCar or taxi 99 min
- Ribnica Bridge & fortress32 kmCar or taxi 100 min
- Clock Tower33 kmCar or taxi 101 min
- Stara Varoš33 kmCar or taxi 101 min
Getting around
- Podgorica bus station33 kmCar or taxi 103 min
- Podgorica railway station33 kmCar or taxi 103 min
- Podgorica Airport39 kmCar or taxi 121 min