The Serbian Orthodox religion is a major part of the country’s culture and history and one of its holiest landmarks is the Studenica Monastery. Built in 1196, this monastery would go on to be closely associated with two of Serbia’s most beloved saints. Grand Prince Stefan Nemanja who would later become a saint had the monastery built, while his son would go on to become the highly important St. Sava. Inside the monastery visitors can see two churches, one of which contains the tomb of Stefan Nemanja. No wonder then that this well-preserved monastery was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage landmark. Around 6km away from the monastery there is a hermitage for monks that was built into a cliff. While quite a hike, and accessed only by a narrow bridge, it’s worth the trip for the views alone.
