MonasterySS 0042
Tvrdoš Monastery
Trebinje, Republika Srpska · Bosnia and Herzegovina
A monastery on the bank of the Trebišnjica whose history goes back to the Middle Ages. In the 16th and 17th centuries it was the seat of the Metropolitanate of Herzegovina; the Venetians destroyed it in 1694, and it was restored in the 20th century. It is known for its old monastery cellars and winemaking tradition.
Why it is in the database
The monument meets the following criteria:
- VIdentityPermanently inscribed in Serbian historical memory, tradition and literature.
- IVCommunityBuilt and cared for by a Serbian community in the region or in the diaspora.
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