Tavna Monastery

Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Tavna Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery located south of the city of Bijeljina in north-eastern Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The date of its foundation is unknown.

The chronicles of monasteries Tronoša and Peć say it was built by King Stefan Dragutin's sons Vladislav and Urošica. The present monastery church is built in the same place as the original one.

Tavna was damaged in the first years of Ottoman rule, but was restored by the people. This was not the only time the monastery was damaged. It was damaged many times during the Ottoman period and also during World War II. Between 1941-45 Tavna was bombed by the Nazi-affiliated Croat Ustashe but was reconstructed after the war.

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Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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User Reviews

Jelena Petkovic (2 years ago)
It's absolutely beautiful monastery, female monastery. The Church's iconography is in a Byzantine style, something really worth to see. The spring water in the monastery's backyard is recommended for the kidneys and skin diseases. I used to stay for a few days as a guest a while ago. The nature is absolutely gorgeous. I definitely recommend this place for a visit.

Aleksandar Tomic (3 years ago)
This is god place i love thar!

Pierre Paul (4 years ago)
A truly beautiful monastery with a captivating history.

mouse on chair (4 years ago)
A must visit if you are close to Bijeljina. Authentic, clean and pure place with lovely garden, spring water and many cats around the yard. ?

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