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Temple of Saint Sava
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Temple of Saint Sava

One of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, with a dazzling mosaic dome.

About

The white marble temple dominates the Vračar plateau. Inside, the gold mosaic of Christ Pantocrator covers 1,230 m² of the central dome. The crypt below is lavishly decorated and open to visitors.

History

Built on the site where Ottoman authorities burned the relics of Saint Sava in 1594; construction began in 1935 and the interior was completed in 2020.

Local tip

Dress modestly; shoulders covered.

Location

Krušedolska 2a, Vračar