Holy Mother of God (Treskavec Monastery)

A truly magical place hidden high in the mountains above Prilep. The road up is an adventure itself, but once you arrive, the peace and beauty of the monastery are unforgettable. The church with its medieval frescoes is remarkable, and the view over the valley is breathtaking. It feels like stepping back in time. A must-visit for anyone who loves history, spirituality, or simply stunning landscapes.

Nice, but brutal hike during the summer, since there are barely any trees, and Macedonia is very sunny. However, there is a water fountain along the way and the views are amazing.

About half an hour drive from Prilep through winding and narrow roads (uphill). There's parking a bit downhill from the monastery, then it's a 5-7min walk (uphill) to get to the monastery itself. A lot of scaffolding (April 2025) but very peaceful place. No entrance fee

I have mixed feelings about this monastery. With no doubt it's a place with great history and beautiful architecture. However, due to the renovation there's not much to see and it's forbidden to take pictures in most of the spots. Still, I'd say it's worth seeing. What we didn't know about is that it's possible to take a hike from Mark's Tower up here. Good idea if you have more time on your hands and plan to visit both places.

Quiet and peaceful. Great view in all directions. The priests are welcoming and the monastery is still in the renovating phase.

Very picturesque view. Good road. But be careful in winter time, because it's steep road

The Monastery of Treskavec , or St. Bogorodica, is a monastery situated on the rocky Mount Zlatovrv, 8 km north of Prilep. It was built in the 12th century, it currently has only one monk. The monastery possesses a large collection of Byzantine frescoes. The oldest remaining date from the 15th century. It was rebuilt in the 14th century by kings Stefan Milutin and Stefan Dušan. However, the monastery was recently damaged by a fire, and now restarvation work is being done. However still a wonderful place to visit with tranquality. Have a walk around and visit the wonderful stones in different shapes and positions.....

Monestry in reconstruction, very nice highland place