Fodor's Expert Review Ostrog Monastery

Undoubtedly Montenegro’s most magical place, Ostrog is peaceful, picturesque, and packed with presence. Located an hour north of Podgorica, the 17th-century Orthodox monastery is built into a vertical cliff above the road to Nikšić and holds the remains of Saint Basil of Ostrog. The complex is divided into upper and lower parts, and walking the almost 3 km (2 miles—uphill, very uphill) between the two is a rite of passage in these parts. The views and history are worth every bead of sweat. Trains run between Podgorica and Ostrog station, from where the long walk begins. The monastery is still an active one, so be sure to be respectful of the monks who live on the property.