Situated in the southern part of the ancient Kalemegdan Citadel, the Church of Roses, the way it is called in English, is surrounded by the ruins of the ancient fortress. Used as a gunpowder warehouse and then converted into a military church, the edifice has witnessed quite a few violent events. After going through such bloody events which didn’t leave it untouched, Ružica Church was finally renovated by the Russian architect Nikolay Krasnov, in 1925.

The exterior walls are covered by plants and if you visit the church when everything is green, the image you will witness will be incredible.

The entrance of the church is guarded by two imposing statues, which symbolize two soldiers from the World War I. They are actually the symbol of all the brave soldiers who lost their lives during that cruel war.

The interior of the church is simple but original at the same time and it is very appreciated by the tourists who visit this edifice. It is decorated with a few ornaments made out of weapons and ammunition used in the World War I. Ružica Church shelters a unique chandelier in the world, made out of rifle and pistol bullets, Serbian sabers, cannon ammunition and parts of military trunks.

Beyond all these aspects, I also liked this church thanks to its special vibration.  Ružica Church is the type of place which seems to be loaded with pure energy.

All things considered, I definitely believe that you should add the lovely Ružica Church to your trip list, in case you are going to visit Belgrade!

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Imposing is exactly the adjective I would use if I had to describe St. Sava’s Temple in just one word.

I discovered this church during my trip to Belgrade, a city which surprised me in a very pleasant way. Considered the symbol of Belgrade, this 81 meter-tall religious edifice seems to dominate the entire city. St. Sava’s Temple is the biggest Orthodox Church in the Balkans and also one of the biggest in the world.

The church is situated in Vracar, one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Belgrade. As the name suggests, the edifice is dedicated to Saint Sava, the founder of the Serbian Orthodox church. The legend says that the church was built exactly on the place where the Turks have burnt the relics of Saint Sava.

Painted in white and green, the exterior is pretty simple, but I’m sure that the interior, which is being rehabilitated at the moment, will compensate this simplicity.  Only the basement of the church has been rehabilitated so far and it looks like a real masterpiece. From frescoes and icons to chandeliers and lighted columns, everything in that basement is simply impressive.

This place is loaded with a special type of energy which gives you a deep feeling of inner peace. I’m sure that the interior will look absolutely amazing and I really want to revisit this church once the construction is finished.However, it is important to know that the church is functional and you can attend the sermons held there.

All things considered, make sure you will not miss the imposing St. Sava’s Temple in case you plan to visit Belgrade.

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