Place to visit
Kovilje Monastery, Serbia: what it is and when to go
Kovilje Monastery is a monastery in Ivanjica municipality, Serbia (Манастир Ковиље). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Serbia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Monastery in Ivanjica municipality, Serbia · History, Temples
- Local name
- Манастир Ковиље
- Where
- Serbia
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- INI Niš, 138 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.41485, 20.15073
What it is and where
Kovilje Monastery is a monastery in Ivanjica municipality, Serbia (Манастир Ковиље). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Serbia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 43.41485, 20.15073; the nearest main airport is Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI, Niš), 138 km as the crow flies. How to get around Serbia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History and Temples places in Serbia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kovilje Monastery is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:07
- FebBetter not10:17
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:12
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to June and September to October | March, July to August and November to December |
| Temples | April to June and September to October | March, July to August and November to December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kovilje Monastery has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Serbia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Serbia
To enter Serbia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Entering via Kosovo: the order matters”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Serbia checklist. Currency: Serbian dinar (RSD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 192 police · 193 fire · 194 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- SRP PaljevineProtected area7.6 km
- SP Hidroloski kompleks Kalipolje-BukovikProtected area11 km
- Dubnica MonasterySerbian Orthodox monastery in Božetići, Serbia15 km
- Church of the Ascension of Christ in ŠtavaljNature · History17 km
- Ledena pećinaCave17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Serbia guide.
More in Serbia: History
- Sirmium: Roman and Byzantine city in Serbia
- Studenica Monastery: Serbian Church historic UNESCO site in Kraljevo, Serbia
- Stari Ras: archaeological site in Serbia
- Sopoćani: monastery in Serbia
- Trajan's Bridge: Roman segmental arch bridge over the lower Danube
- National Library of Serbia: library in Belgrade, Serbia
Every Serbia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kovilje Monastery?
It is a monastery in Ivanjica municipality, Serbia (Манастир Ковиље in the local language). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Serbia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kovilje Monastery?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Kovilje Monastery?
The nearest main airport is Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI), 138 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Serbia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Serbia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have SRP Paljevine, SP Hidroloski kompleks Kalipolje-Bukovik, Dubnica Monastery. The rest is in the Serbia guide.
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