Tag: A Visit to Studenitza Monastery

Finding Peace at the Monastery

Without trying to be overly pious, anyone can visit Studenitza Monastery and leave feeling a bit lighter in spirit. This beautiful place offers a break from the noise of everyday life. Studenitza is the most famous monastery in Serbia, closely tied to the history of the Serbian people. It is a sacred site where many important events took place. Here lies the first crowned King of Serbia, and the current king, Peter, visited to pay his respects to his predecessor, who was buried here nearly six centuries ago.

Journey to the Monastery

My journey to the monastery started early in the morning. I spent several hours on a slow local train that often stopped along the way. The train traveled along a winding branch line heading toward the hills. In a small town, I enjoyed a cup of coffee with local officials while I negotiated with a horse owner for a carriage and horses. After that, I took a long evening drive of about forty miles tow