Place to visit
Soko Monastery, Serbia: what it is and when to go
Soko Monastery is a monastery in Serbia (Манастир Свети Николај српски Соко). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. It has articles in 3 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 Serbia · Temples
- Local name
- Манастир Свети Николај српски Соко
- Where
- Serbia
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BEG Belgrade, 93 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 44.2673, 19.42597
What it is and where
Soko Monastery is a monastery in Serbia (Манастир Свети Николај српски Соко). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Serbia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 44.2673, 19.42597; the nearest main airport is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG, Belgrade), 93 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 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 Soko Monastery is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:02
- FebBetter not10:14
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:19
- JulPossible15:01
- AugPossible13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. 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.
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
- Soko GradNear the town of Ljubovija, Serbia386 m
- Wooden church of the Holy Apostles at Donja OrovicaChurch building in Opština Ljubovija, Serbia6.9 km
- Ossuary Church in PeckaChurch building in Serbia9.4 km
- NemićMountain in Serbia9.9 km
- Planinarska kuca „Janjic”Mountains · Hiking13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Serbia guide.
More in Serbia: Temples
- Church of Saint Sava: church in Belgrade, Serbia
- Studenica Monastery: Serbian Church historic UNESCO site in Kraljevo, Serbia
- Sopoćani: monastery in Serbia
- Bajrakli Mosque, Belgrade: Ottoman-era mosque in Belgrade
- Church of Saint Mark, Belgrade: Serbian Orthodox church in Belgrade
- Manasija: Monastery in Serbia
Every Serbia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Soko Monastery?
It is a monastery in Serbia (Манастир Свети Николај српски Соко in the local language). It has articles in 3 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 Soko Monastery?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41.
How do you get to Soko Monastery?
The nearest main airport is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), 93 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 Soko Grad, Wooden church of the Holy Apostles at Donja Orovica, Ossuary Church in Pecka. The rest is in the Serbia guide.
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