The monastery was constructed as a gesture of gratitude by sailors for navigating the treacherous Pelješac Channel.
The on-site museum holds votive paintings dating back to the 17th century, depicting ships saved from storms.
The site includes a 'Captain's Cemetery' where many of the region's historical mariners are buried.
The monastery is positioned specifically to be visible from the sea, serving as a navigational beacon for centuries.
It is one of the few Franciscan monasteries in the region that has maintained its original religious function without interruption since the 15th century.
The Monastery of Our Lady of the Angels is a 15th-century Franciscan complex located on a cliffside overlooking the Pelješac Channel. It was founded in 1470 by the Republic of Ragusa to provide a landmark for sailors passing through the narrow strait. The site houses a significant maritime collection, including votive paintings donated by captains and sailors who survived shipwrecks. The interior features a distinctive late-Gothic and Renaissance architectural style. The monastery remains an active religious site managed by the Franciscan order. A small cemetery sits adjacent to the buildings, containing the graves of prominent local sea captains. The location offers an unobstructed view of the island of Korčula. The structure sits at an elevation of 150 meters above sea level.
The perimeter wall of the monastery garden, which frames the entire Pelješac Channel and the old town of Korčula.
Bring comfortable footwear as the path involves a steady incline and uneven stone surfaces.
Carry a bottle of water as there are no shops or vendors on the monastery grounds.
Check local weather reports before ascending, as the cliffside path is fully exposed to the elements.
Do not attempt the walk during the peak heat of midday in July or August.
The museum and church interior may have limited accessibility during off-season winter months.
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is required; maintain silence as it is an active religious site.
