Patriarch Pavle of the Serbian Orthodox Church resided here during his early monastic years.
The monastery is one of ten historic hermitages collectively known as the 'Serbian Mount Athos'.
Original architectural fragments suggest the foundations date back to the late 14th century before the current 16th-century structure was erected.
The interior frescoes represent a transitional style between late Byzantine and early Ottoman-era Serbian art.
It served as a refuge for monks fleeing Ottoman persecution, preserving literacy and historical records during the 17th century.
Monastery Blagoveštenje is a 16th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery located on the southern slopes of Mount Kablar in the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge. The present church is constructed in the Raška architectural school style, characterized by a single-nave building with a semi-circular apse and a barrel vault. It played a pivotal role in Serbian cultural history as a scriptorium where monks produced and illuminated religious manuscripts. The monastery was significantly restored in the 18th century after historical abandonment. Its iconostasis dates to 1602 and was painted by the renowned monk-painter Mitrofan. The site sits within a protected natural landscape, surrounded by dense forests and the winding West Morava River below. It remains an active monastic community under the jurisdiction of the Eparchy of Žiča.
From the monastery terrace, looking back toward the dense forest and the valley below.
Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear as the access road is steep and winding.
Bring water, as there are limited facilities directly at the monastery entrance.
Respect the silence of the monks and other pilgrims when walking through the monastery courtyard.
Do not attempt to drive all the way up the narrow mountain track if your vehicle is large, as parking space is extremely limited.
Shoulders and knees must be covered. Photography inside the main church is typically prohibited or requires explicit permission from the abbot.
