Church of Saint Sava
Orthodox church · Vracar ·

Church of Saint Sava

Orthodox church · Vracar ·

Largest Orthodox church with dazzling mosaics and serene crypt

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Krušedolska 2a, Beograd 11000, Serbia Get directions

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Krušedolska 2a, Beograd 11000, Serbia Get directions

+381 11 2432585
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Dec 12, 2025

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"A massive marble Orthodox temple crowning Vračar Hill, modeled after Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia and renowned as an absolute masterclass in mosaics. Plans were first drafted in the late 19th century and the project reached completion in the early 2000s, emblematic of the city’s long, patient processes." - Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd is a travel, wine and lifestyle writer.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"Rising on Vračar hill with a similarly sweeping vista, this is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world and, according to legend, stands on the spot where Sinan Pasha burned the saint’s relics." - Sarah Scaparone

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"As the largest Orthodox temple in south-east Europe, this magnificent landmark is said to stand where the Ottoman Turks burned the relics of Saint Sava in the 16th century. Revered for its beauty and symbolism, it impresses with vast proportions (a 3,500 m2 complex crowned by a dome over 30 m in diameter and just under 80 m high) and an interior adorned with intricate stone-and-glass mosaics, including the Vaznesenje Hristovo beneath the central dome; the crypt preserves Saint Sava’s treasures and the tomb of despot Stefan Lazar Hrebeljanović. After a visit, I recommend a walk along the Sava and a meal at one of the typical floating restaurants." - Annalisa Leopolda Cavaleri

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Church of Saint Sava

Lupamudra S.

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Beautiful huge church. It was nice to visit it on a sunny day and could seat outside in the benches after the visit. Definitely recommend this church while visiting Belgrade.

Spencer B.

Google
Beautiful church inside and outside with many icons and an epicenter of Orthodox Christianity. If you are not knowledgeable of Serbia or Orthodox Christianity, would recommend a tour guide, especially if you are from a different culture. I visited many churches alone, but some tourists don't understand the history and a guide would be a good idea.

Emily B.

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A mustsee when visiting Belgrade! This is truly one of the prettiest churches I’ve ever seen and that’s coming from someone who’s only seen churches in America and Mexico. Everywhere I turned, there was another piece of art to admire; it was deeply moving, especially with the soft singing in the background. Downstairs, there’s also a newer art exhibition that beautifully complements the main space. I loved seeing the attention to detail and the richness of the religious artwork throughout. Absolutely a spot you shouldn’t miss.

Andre Isidio de M.

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Saint Sava Cathedral in Belgrade is majestic. Its imposing structure dominates the skyline, while the golden interior is impressive. The beautifully landscaped garden at the front adds a serene charm, making the entire site a great destination

* B.

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The most beautiful, The Church of Saint Sava is a Serbian Orthodox church in the Vračar plateau in Belgrade, Serbia. It is the largest Orthodox church in Serbia, one of the largest Eastern Orthodox churches and it ranks among the largest churches in the world. You woll be lost in its beauty once you are inside. A must to visit place in Belgrade

Adriano

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I went here on the 31/8/2025 at 8:00 am sharp since I wanted to see the church without the crowds and I must say this place really disappointed me. The square in front of it it’s completely destroyed and the floor is shattered. It’s full of weeds, trash, faeces, urine and used syringes and it looked like it was never cared for or cleaned. In front to the entrance if the church there were many homeless people. Many young and many well past they nineties. It was so sad seeing those people coming to h crying and begging for food. It shattered my heart and left me with a heavy heart for my whole stay in Belgrade. The church is beautiful inside but it’s unfortunately not looked after properly. It was very crowded and there were pieces of trash and debris everywhere. It looked like it lacked maintenance and the staff wouldn’t stop staring at me and talking with themself while they were pointing at me and making obvious rude comments. It made me feel uncomfortable and unsafe. If you are in Belgrade I suggest you coming here but beware it won’t be as you may expect it unfortunately. Such a shame

Mustafa A.

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It is one of the top attractions in the capital. It is massive and very peaceful. A very classic Cathedral of Orthodox religion. The top floor visually is breathtaking. The bottom floor is more like visual images on the walls. Make sure that you visit. Totally recommended.

Patrizia Iginia P.

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One of Belgrade’s most iconic landmarks, and in my opinion it deserves even more international recognition. The Temple of Saint Sava is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, built on the site where Saint Sava’s relics were burned by the Ottomans in 1595. The idea to construct a grand church in his honor dates back to the 19th century, but the actual building process only began in 1935 and continued, through wars, occupations, and political changes, until the 21st century. The exterior is monumental, while the interior is truly breathtaking: golden mosaics, marble details, and a serene underground crypt that is worth visiting on its own. Easily accessible, beautifully illuminated at night, and one of the absolute must-see places in Belgrade.