How to get by car to Ostrog Monastery in Montenegro?

The Ostrog Monastery is built into a steep cliff face at an elevation of 841m (2,759ft) above sea level, located in the rock of Ostroška Greda in Montenegro. The road to the monastery can cause vertigo, with only spaced rocks preventing a fall over the edge.

Monastery of Ostrog

How long is the road to Ostrog Monastery in Montenegro?

The road to the monastery is paved but narrow, winding, steep, and in poor condition. It is 2.4km (1.49 miles) long with 13 hairpin turns, an elevation gain of 189 meters, and an average gradient of 7.87%. The road is usually busy, and passing oncoming buses is not easy. It’s a pretty difficult drive for those afraid of heights.

Is Ostrog Monastery in Montenegro worth the drive?

Despite the challenging road, visiting the monastery is worth it. It is Montenegro's most popular pilgrimage site, attracting over a hundred thousand visitors annually from all religions. It is the third most visited sacred site globally, after Christ's Tomb and the Holy Mount. The monastery is open daily from 6 am to 5 pm (May to September) and 5 am to 4 pm (rest of the year), with free entry and recommended donations.

Why is it called Ostrog Monastery?

Located in Danilovgrad, the monastery, founded in the 17th century, is dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog (Sveti Vasilije Ostroški), who is buried there. The name "Ostrog" comes from an older form of the Serbian word "oštar/oštri," meaning sharp.

 

 

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