Rustovo Monastery, Budva, Montenegro

Rustovo Monastery is located around three kilometres above the Praskvica Monastery. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God and it has been convent since 2004. The graves of monks were discovered in the monastery yard, which proves that a number of monks lived here as early as in the Middle Ages. Within the Monastery complex, there is a little chapel dedicated to St Benedict of Nursia, as well as a more recent church dedicated to the Holy Royal Martyrs, the Romanovs.

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Jelena Paulic (6 months ago)
We went there on a weekday. The road was steep and narrow but worth it. Nuns welcomed us and showed us around. We heard the history of the place and were allowed to take a few pictures. You can also pray to Holly Portrait for health and/or for fertility. No tickets. There is a shop there where you can buy handmade souvenirs made by nuns and herbal products. Prices were reasonable. Nun gave us vater from their spring to drink and a cookie.

Ozan Karacaoren (7 months ago)
The hidden treasure! No need more words…

Tanja Capor (10 months ago)
Nice and calm place. A very polite sister met us and showed us everything. Thank you!

Miomir Stanisavic (3 years ago)
Beautiful 14th century monastery, built near a place where 1400 people Orthdox Serbs Pastrovici from a nearby place where killed because they didn’t want to convert to Catholicism

Skywalker Jerry (3 years ago)
I drive all the way to the top of the hill, only to find out their Monastery is closed. The front plate on the door clearly says it is supposed to open 6am to 7pm everyday. If you do decide to try your luck, pay attention to the last 1km of the road, it is not well paved, and might damage your car tire.

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