Petrovaradin fortress
Pearl of Serbia heritage Finest example of 18th century European military architecture Built and rebuilt between 1692 and 1780. its design is based on the system of fortifications developed by French Marquis de Vauban. Monumentality of the Fortress at the rocks and the Danube at the base contributed that many call Petrovaradin ''the Gibraltar of [...]
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Golubac fortress
Best preserved medieval fortified city in Serbia Built in the early 13th century It is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the Balkans where the Danube is the widest and nature is the greenest. It is believed to have been built in the early 13th century as a border stronghold of strategic [...]
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Smederevo Fortress
The last great creation of the Serbian military One of the largest fortifications in the south-east Europe This imposing medieval fortress is situated on a wide plateau at the confluence of the rivers Ježava and Danube in the form of irregular triangle. The Fortress was built to be the capital of the state and the [...]
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Kalemegdan fortress
Most significant cultural and historical complex of Belgrade A defensive structure on the confluence of two rivers The Belgrade Fortress was built as a defensive structure on a ridge overlooking the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers during the period from the 2nd to the 18th century. The name Kalemegdan applies only to [...]
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Church of Saint Achilles
Unique and most beautiful frescoes Founded by Serbian King Dragutin At the centre of today’s town of Arilje, in a prominent position from which it dominates the surroundings, there is the Church of St. Achilles, founded by Serbian King Dragutin. It was built in the late 13th century on the ruins of an older temple. [...]
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Novo Hopovo monastery
Declared Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance Built by the Despots of the House of Branković This, male monastery, the most accessible in the whole region, is located 100 m from the road Irig - Novi Sad, on the southern slope of Mount Fruška. Founder of the monastery was a Bishop Maksim (Branković). It was [...]
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Krušedol monastery
Enjoyed a vast reputation for a long time Was the seat of the Patriarch The year 1546 is known as the time of the founding of the monastery. It was built on the property of a famous family Jakšić, and a patron was Archbishop Maksim (Branković). Krušedol has enjoyed a vast reputation for a long [...]
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Grgeteg monastery
Most important of all the monasteries of Mount Fruška Burned and resurrected With its beauty and decoration, the monastery Grgeteg has always belonged to the most important of all the monasteries of Mount Fruška. According to tradition, it was founded by Despot Stefan Grgurević (1471-1485), for his father Grgur Branković, monk German of Hilandar. Dedicated [...]
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Ovčar – Kablar monasteries
Very important complex of ten monasteries Outstanding, beautiful and diverse landscape Ovčar Kablar Monasteries is a unit of 10 monasteries, placed in the Ovčar Kablar Gorge, on the slopes of the two mountains Ovčar and Kablar. Because of the religious and cultural significance, this region is often called the Serbian Holy Mountain (as the Holy [...]
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Ćelije monastery
Dedicated to Saint Archangel Michael It is monastery for nuns Ćelije Monastery is dating from the Middle Ages, although the exact time of occurrence is not known. There used to be one of the first schools in modern Serbia. Many famous and spiritual personalities were related to this monastery, among them St. Justin Popovic of [...]
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Ljubostinja monastery
Built on a site where Princess Milica met Prince Lazar Foundation and resting place of Princess Milica Ljubostinja Monastery is the foundation and resting place of Princess Milica, wife of the well-known Prince Lazar, who was famously killed in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. The monastery was built in the late 14th and early [...]
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Lazarica church
Beautiful example of Moravian architectural style Founded in 1370’s by Prince Lazar Lazarica Church is considered by many as the most beautiful example of Serbian medieval architectural style of Moravska school. The church was founded in 1370’s by Prince Lazar, when he moved the capital of Serbia to city of Krusevac, where the church is [...]
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Ravanica monastery
Moravska architectural style Prince Lazar of Serbia burial place Ravanica Monastery is a 14th century Serbian Orthodox monastery built by the famous Prince Lazar of Serbia, just before his tragic death in the Battle of Kosovo that took place back in 1389. year. The Prince was buried here and remnants of his relics are still [...]
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Manasija Monastery
Typical representative of the Moravska School Special style of Serbian medieval architecture and art Manasija Monastery was an important religious and cultural center of Serbia at the beginning of the 15th century. It is a typical representative of the Moravska School, a special style of Serbian medieval architecture and art. It is famous for its [...]
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Saint Prohor of Pčinja
Built by the Byzantine Emperor Roman Diogen in 11th century Second largest Serbian Orthodox monastery complex Saint Prohor of Pcinja Monastery is the 11th century monastery, considered as the second largest Serbian Orthodox monastery complex. It is believed that it was founded by the Byzantine Emperor Romanus IV in honor of Saint Prohor of Pcinja, [...]
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Sopoćani monastery
Most beautiful frescoes belonging to the Serbian Orthodox Church One of the best-known monasteries in Serbia Sopoćani Monastery is one of the best-known monasteries in Serbia. It was built in the 13th century by the successful Serbian King Uroš I Nemanjic, during whose reign intensive development of mining and trade in the country begun. The [...]
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Žiča monastery
An early 13th century Serbian monastery 7 medieval Serbian kings were crowned here It was built by the first King of Serbia, Stefan the First-Crowned and the first Head of independent Serbian Church, Saint Sava. King Stefan was crowned in Žiča in 1217, which made Serbia the sovereign country in the Christian world. The monastery [...]
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Djurdjevi Stupovi Monastery
A 12th century Serbian medieval monastery It is one of the oldest shrines in Serbia It is an endowment of famous Serbian ruler and founder of the ruling Nemanjic dynasty, Stefan Nemanja and his great-grandson King Dragutin. The monastery was built with many architectural and artistic innovation for that period, including two majestic towers by [...]
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