Zavala monastery

Zavala Monastery is a monastery located in village of Zavala in the eastern part of Popovo Polje (The Priest's field), in Herzegovina, about 50 km west of Trebinje. It is dedicated to the Presentation of Mary. The church is drawn into the north side of the cave. Along with Žitomislić and Tvrdoš monasteries, it is one of the most important centers of cultural life in East Herzegovina.

The first written record of the monastery dates from the early sixteenth century. During the Second World War, the monastery suffered great damage, and in the Bosnian War it was further damaged and abandoned. After the war the monastery was rebuilt again. This monastery is where Basil of Ostrog entered into monasticism.

References

• Туристичка организација Републике Српске: Манастир Завала (National Tourist Organization of Serbian Republic: Zavala Monastery) (Serbian)
• Туризам Републике Српске: Манастир Завала (Serbian Republic Tourism) (Serbian)
• Епархија захумско-херцеговачка: Манастир Завала (Diocese of Zahumlje-Herzegovina: Zavala Monastery) (Serbian)