Gomionica Monastery
Манастир Гомионица
A 16th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery in a valley west of the city, home to ancient icons and manuscripts.
Gomionica Monastery lies in the Gomionica River valley, about 25 km west of Banja Luka. First mentioned in 16th-century records and dedicated to the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, it was once an important Orthodox cultural centre in the Bosnian Krajina region. Its collection includes icons and handwritten liturgical books from the 16th to 18th centuries. Fields and woodland surround the monastery, and the peaceful setting makes it a good half-day stop by car. Entry is free. Visitors entering the church should wear long sleeves and long trousers and keep their voices down.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Banj Brdo
- Krupa na Vrbasu Waterfalls
- Vrbas Canyon (Tijesno) Rafting
- Arnaudija Mosque
- Ferhat Pasha Mosque (Ferhadija)
- Kastel Fortress
- Museum of Contemporary Art of Republika Srpska
- Gospodska Street