According to local oral tradition, the monastery was founded on the site of an ancient pagan temple.
The monastery is named after the Režević brook, which flows nearby.
In the 18th century, the monastery served as a center for negotiations between local tribes and the Venetian Republic.
The complex contains a unique collection of icons from the 17th and 18th centuries.
A commemorative column stands in the courtyard, marking a historical site where a jar of wine was traditionally placed for travelers by local leaders.
Manastir Reževići is a Serbian Orthodox monastery complex situated on the Montenegrin coast between Budva and Petrovac. It comprises three primary churches: the Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God, the Church of St. Archdeacon Stefan, and the Church of the Holy Trinity. The oldest foundations date back to the 13th century, traditionally linked to the Nemanjić dynasty. Architectural remnants include 16th-century frescoes and a distinct Mediterranean stone construction style. The complex is perched on a hillside overlooking the Adriatic Sea, surrounded by century-old olive groves. It serves as an active religious site managed by the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral. Historically, it functioned as a vital cultural and spiritual hub for the Paštrovići tribe.
From the stone terrace edge looking towards the Adriatic Sea, capturing the bell tower with the water in the background.
Wear comfortable footwear as the monastery complex involves uneven stone paths and steps.
Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Drobni Pijesak beach for a scenic coastal view.
Speak quietly and move respectfully, as this is an active religious site for monks.
Do not attempt to enter private monastic quarters or touch the interior frescoes. Avoid wearing beach attire when entering the church grounds.
Modest dress is required: shoulders and knees must be covered. Silence is expected. Photography of the interior frescoes is typically prohibited.
