Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Duži Monastery, located about 12 km south of Trebinje, in the area of Trebinje Forest, traces its roots back to the late 17th century, when there was a small church on this site with auxiliary buildings where monks…
About this landmark
Duži Monastery, located about 12 km south of Trebinje, in the area of Trebinje Forest, traces its roots back to the late 17th century, when there was a small church on this site with auxiliary buildings where monks stayed and kept the livestock of Tvrdoš Monastery. After Tvrdoš was destroyed by the Venetians in 1694, part of the brotherhood moved to Duži and brought with them the remaining monastery relics, as well as the feast day of Tvrdoš - the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.
Until the abolition of the Patriarchate of Peć in 1776, the monastery was the seat of the Metropolitan of Herzegovina, and after the First World War it was home to Russian monks from Imperial Russia, who painted the monastery. With the restoration of the Tvrdoš Monastery in 1992, Duži regained its original feast day - the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, thereby renewing the special bond between these two important Herzegovinian monasteries.
Gallery
Nearby
Trebinje
Anđelkina kapija is located in the heart of the Old Town in Trebinje and is one of the city’s best-known tourist attractions. It became a recognizable symbol of Trebinje thanks to the TV series "Ranjeni orao," and…
Trebinje
The auto camp "Grad Sunca" is located just a few hundred meters from the Grad Sunca complex and covers about 2 hectares. With well-maintained pitches for campers, caravan trailers, and tents, the camp provides…
Trebinje
Boats on the Trebišnjica offer a different view of Trebinje - directly from the river. This attraction combines a leisurely ride, panoramic views, and the peaceful atmosphere of the city center. It is especially…
Trebinje
Assumptions about the existence of the old town of Trebinje, where the famous Jelena Anžujska also had her court, place it at the site now popularly known as Brankovina. The name of this area is linked to Brankovića…
Trebinje
Bregovi Pool is located on the Trebišnjica River, right in the center of Trebinje, and has been one of the city's favorite swimming spots for generations. It offers visitors natural shade by the river, sports courts,…
Trebinje
The Church of the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord is located in Jovan Dučić Park and is one of Trebinje’s most recognizable sacred buildings. It was built from 1888 to 1908 and is distinguished by a blend of different…
