While we drove to Bara On the way back and forth, I always paid attention to the numerous signs indicating landmarks. The names that intrigued me most were "Hradiště" and "Praskvitsa." It turned out they were monasteries. Oddly enough, I managed to persuade my husband to turn off and take a quick look at the Hradiště Monastery on the first try.
Although the day was drawing to a close and the sun had already set, we didn't regret going in at all. Not a soul was there, and the church complex's quiet, slightly gloomy, and mysterious atmosphere reigned. While we were wandering around the churchyard, an old recording of a male church choir suddenly began playing. Apparently, they'd noticed us. We couldn't understand what they were singing, of course, but the echoes of their singing carried throughout the complex, adding color to the gloomy atmosphere.
The Church of St. Nicholas was open; it was fascinating to admire the ancient frescoes on its walls. Read more about this in the – Guide. Monastery “Gradiste”.