Gigintsi Monastery

The Montenegrin or also known as Gigintsi Monastery is located near the village of Gigintsi, Pernik region. According to research, it probably originated in the XI-XII century on an ancient sanctuary. It was not destroyed during the Ottoman rule, but was abandoned after the Renaissance. In 2007 its restoration and restoration began. The eastern monastery wing, a new temple, a bell tower, a gazebo, fountains were built. An animal farm is being developed at the monastery, in which volunteers work in order to raise funds for the restoration of the monastery.
The Montenegrin monastery "St. St. Silversmiths and Miracle Workers Kozma and Damyan Asiyski ”is located near the village of Gigintsi, municipality. Breznik. It is named after the mountain in which it is located - Montenegro. The monastery is active and develops a wide range of religious, cultural, economic and social activities. It is believed that the water from the spring cures eye problems. The old church from 1814 has been preserved.
The monks of the monastery raise buffaloes, bees and vines. They produce buffalo milk and dairy products, meat delicacies, honey and wine, which they offer in a specialized shop-restaurant outside the monastery.