Explore Eastern Orthodox monasteries run by isolated monks in the Balkans' mountainous interior
Take a journey to an isolated monastery on top of a remote hillside.
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NARRATOR: In more remote parts of the region, one can still find Orthodox monasteries, where monks have developed sophisticated transport systems to the isolated hilltops. Some of these monks lead the lives of hermits.
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NARRATOR: In more remote parts of the region, one can still find Orthodox monasteries, where monks have developed sophisticated transport systems to the isolated hilltops. Some of these monks lead the lives of hermits.
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