The largest orthodox temple in the world, the huge Saint Sava temple is one of Belgrade’s most famous landmarks, and is visible from many parts of the city.
It was built in the Neo-Byzantine style with white marble, and it’s shiny white color represents divinity. The much smaller old Saint Sava church is just beside the temple, as is the National library of Serbia.
Both churches are dedicated to Saint Sava, one of the most important figures of medieval Serbia, whose remains had allegedly been burned on that spot in 1595 by the Ottoman Sinan Pasha.
The interior of the temple is still unfinished, due to the complexity of fresco-painting, but entrance is allowed. Many important religious events take place and processions start at this temple.
Saint Sava temple in numbers
The height of the highest cupola is around 68 meters with a 13 meters tall golden cross at it’s top, giving it a total height of 81 meters. It has about 85 meters in diameter and 40 bells.
It gets even more impressive during heavy winters when it’s cupolas become white too!
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Hotels near St. Sava temple and plateau
Hotel Argo ***
Renovated in 2013, Hotel Argo is placed in the very heart of Belgrade, overlooking the Beograđanka Palace. All rooms are moderately furnished, and come with a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Main Train and Bus Stations are within a kilometer radius, while Belgrade Airport Nikola Tesla is 18 km from the property. […]
Hotel Crystal ****
Most of the rooms boast unique views of the area of Vracar and St. Sava Temple, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. Crystal Hotel Belgrade possesses 2 elegantly decorated conference rooms and 1 board room, equipped to meet modern corporate standards. Features Check In: From 14:00 / Check Out: Until 12:00 Parking: Yes (15 EUR per […]
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