Church of St Nicholas, Žlijebi village, Herceg Novi
Adjacent to a sheer precipice, the church of St Nicholas gazes towards the entrance of Herceg Novi Bay, 700 meters above sea level. Built in the 16th century its location on the slopes of Mount Orjen affords it a wonderful view of the bay.
Savina Monastery, Herceg Novi, Kotor Bay
Surrounded by lush countryside, the Savina Monastery contains the relics originating from the time of Nemanjic royal family Including the artefacts of Empress Jelena, the cross of Saint Sava, and the shroud from the Tvrdos monastery. The monastery complex features a Baroque cathedral, an 11th-century church, dormitories with the treasury, and the church of St. Sava isolated on a nearby hill. The monastery's architecture is a mixture of styles--Byzantine, ancient Greek, Roman, and Baroque. Above the door on the inside of the small church, look for an inscription from 1831, which notes that the structure was built in 1030. Several layers of frescoes on the inner walls illustrate the life of Jesus.
The iconic and beautiful Savina Monastery, Herceg Novi, Kotor Bay, Boka Kotorska, Montenegro by Flavia Brilli
Church of St Nicholas, Baosici, Herceg Novi
The Church of St Nicholas sits high above Baosici village. Its beautiful location affording panoramic views of Tivat Bay.
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