Category: Churches, Temples & Monasteries in Belgrade
There’s a rumor that Belgrade is the city with the largest number of temples in Europe, over 300. There are temples of all religions in the city, most of them Christian. Some of them are interesting because of their monumental size, while others captivate with their centuries old charm.
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Ružica church
Why visit: History, Culture, Architecture The church of the Holly Mother of God, better known as Ružica (Little rose) is a unique and beautiful church located on the steep slope between Lower and Upper Kalemegdan, near St. Petka church. A medieval church of the same name existed on the site in the time of Stefan
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Saborna church (the Orthodox Cathedral)
The Orthodox Cathedral Church of St. Michael the Archangel is one of the most important and most beautiful churches in Belgrade, dominating the downtown panorama
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St. Marko church
Why visit: Architecture, Religion, Tsar Dušan, Tašmajdan park, Bulevar Also known as: Crkva svetog Marka Besides being one of the two largest and most imposing churches in Belgrade, the St. Marko church houses the tomb of the most powerful ruler of Serbia, emperor Dušan the Mighty. The church was modeled after Gračanica Monastery in Kosovo.
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Saint Sava temple
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