Dobrun Monastery

Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Dobrun Monastery is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 12 km away from town of Višegrad, in the gorge of the Rzav river near the border with Republic of Serbia. Dobrun Monastery is dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin and was built in 1343 by Duke Pribil and his sons Stefan and Petar.

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Address

Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Details

Founded: 1343
Category: Religious sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Tihol Tiholov (7 months ago)
Wonderful place, beautiful church, friendly and informative guide. Must try the juice and schnapps - highest quality.

BM L (8 months ago)
Beauty!

Aleksa Zivkovic (2 years ago)
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Bojan Gvozdic (2 years ago)
Nice Monastery and whole aria. Next to the monastery flows a small stream. Don't miss this place on your way to Visegrad.

Ian Paterson (3 years ago)
Worth a short stop if travelling in this area. The location is very scenic although the monastery is mostly pretty modern.

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