Ostrog Monastery, located near Nikšić in Montenegro, is a significant Serbian Orthodox Christian monastery renowned for its stunning location and spiritual importance. Built into a vertical cliff face, the monastery overlooks the Bjelopavlići plain and is dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog, whose relics are enshrined there. Founded in the 17th century, it serves as a major pilgrimage site, attracting visitors from around the world who seek both its historic and religious significance. The complex includes the Upper Monastery, which houses the relics, and the Lower Monastery, providing accommodation for pilgrims.
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