Church of Saint Sava

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April 23
Stunning
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Level 16 Local Expert
October 27
The Church of St. Sava in Belgrade is one of the most impressive sights in Serbia. This Orthodox church impresses with its grandeur and scale, being one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. **History and architecture:** The temple was founded in 1894 and has been under construction for many years, undergoing various historical events. Its construction was completed in 2021 thanks to the financing of the Russian company Gazprom Neft. It was decided to cover the vaults and walls of the temple with mosaics, the total area of the mosaic is 15 thousand square meters. However, there were no masters with the necessary experience in Serbia. The People's Artist of Russia Nikolai Mukhin was ready to cope with the task. Under the guidance of Mukhina almost one hundred Russian and Serbian craftsmen laid 50 million mosaic elements with a total weight of more than 300 tons. They had to create their own color palette, in which, for example, only 53 shades of blue were used! **Interior decoration:** Inside, the temple impresses with its rich decoration and scale. Mosaics and wall paintings were created under the direction of Nikolai Mukhin. The temple is dominated by light and golden shades, which gives it a special atmosphere. The image of the Savior stands above the altar, blessing those entering the temple. The dome of the temple is decorated with a mosaic of the scene "Ascension of the Lord", inspired by the mosaics of St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice. The Church of St. Sava is not only a religious building, but also a real work of art. The result of this truly titanic work can be seen firsthand by visiting this magical majestic Orthodox church. Visiting it leaves an unforgettable impression and allows you to better understand the culture and history of Serbia.
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Level 9 Local Expert
March 23
An amazing temple! Very light, airy. It seems that it is much bigger inside than outside)) It is one of the largest Orthodox cathedrals in Europe. The church was designed at the end of the XIX century, but construction could only begin in 1935, and all work was completed only in the next century, in 2004. It was decided to cover the vaults and walls of the temple with mosaics. However, there were no masters with the necessary experience in Serbia. The People's Artist of Russia Nikolai Mukhin was ready to cope with the task. Under Mukhin's leadership, almost one hundred Russian and Serbian craftsmen laid 50 million mosaic elements with a total weight of more than 300 tons. They had to create their own color palette, in which, for example, only 53 shades of blue were used! The result of this truly titanic work can be seen firsthand by visiting this magical majestic Orthodox church.
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Level 10 Local Expert
August 4
I really liked it. In general, Orthodox churches are one of the most colorful prayer houses. In the Church of St.Sava has a lot of beautiful paintings, especially the frescoes on the domes of the temple are fascinating. There are also many scriptures and icons. By the way, this is an active temple and most likely, services are held there.
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Level 7 Local Expert
June 18
It is beautiful, majestic, and large-scale. A beautiful temple with a huge number of tourists and parishioners. Inside, it's just a fairy tale. There is a crypt on the ground floor, which you need to remember to go down ✌️
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Level 9 Local Expert
July 1
It is a very beautiful temple. Although it is new, the history of its construction is very interesting. Audio guide to the QR code in Serbian, Russian and English. Admission is free. You can safely take photos and shoot videos. Saint Sava plays an important role in Serbian history.
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Level 9 Local Expert
August 5
A grandiose place. Quiet, calm, beautiful. It's only natural - candles are placed on the street, it's a little unusual, but if you watch the locals, you can figure it out
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Level 23 Local Expert
July 7
A stunning temple. It's very beautiful. It was completed relatively recently. It is not always possible to get into the crypt because it is sometimes closed, and sometimes there is a baptism there.
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Level 9 Local Expert
October 4
Inspiringly beautiful) it's good that there are no grannies, as in the Russian Federation. You can safely go in and stand by the icons. To touch the relics. Take a candle quietly and for free and put it on.
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Level 11 Local Expert
May 28
A beautiful place, calm and majestic, magnificent frescoes, many places to relax nearby, greenery, fountains
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Level 4 Local Expert
March 11
The Orthodox church, which contains a unique combination of harmony and style, stunning frescoes, a warm atmosphere for a long time leave joy in the soul and peace, a place where you want to return
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Level 8 Local Expert
September 7
It's beautiful and interesting. It was completed with the participation of Gazprom. It's very beautiful inside. I was surprised that candles are placed not inside, but outside. And don't forget to read the history of the temple!
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Level 10 Local Expert
August 6
A beautiful temple, I got to Trinity, the Serbs have a tradition of laying hay inside and making wreaths of this grass for themselves, children play there, in general, it's great and festive
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Level 6 Local Expert
August 31
A very beautiful and powerful place! I recommend everyone who is in Belgrade to visit it! The mosaic is magnificent!
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Level 14 Local Expert
August 11, 2023
Самый большой православный храм в Европе. Очень красивый и снаружи и внутри 😍 Внутри можно купить иконы (самые дешевые вроде стоили 600 сербских динар) и другую церковную атрибутику. Примечательно то, что в сербских церквях не ставят свечки внутри. Для них организованы места снаружи в целях противопожарной безопасности. Также ставятся два вида свеч - верхний ярус за здравие, а нижний за упокой.
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Level 6 Local Expert
November 9, 2023
A stunningly beautiful temple, one of the most unusual of those that I have seen with my own eyes. The walls are decorated with mosaics, there is a second hall in the basement. Stunning huge chandelier in the style of Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Constantinople (Istanbul)
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Level 21 Local Expert
May 27
A magnificent temple, I recommend visiting on a weekday when there is not a huge number of tourists.
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Level 5 Local Expert
August 17
A beautiful Orthodox church! Very beautiful on the outside and stunning on the inside.
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Level 3 Local Expert
August 28
A beautiful temple. I really liked it. The interior is beautifully decorated and very calm
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Level 8 Local Expert
July 21
A beautiful temple, a little pompous. Different from the temples of Serbia. The visit is free.
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Level 10 Local Expert
September 5, 2023
Ездием туда не первый год :) очень хорошее место чувствуется свято намоленное))) всём советую туда съездить и ещё там есть скит)))) и купальня всегда там купаюсь.
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Level 14 Local Expert
August 26, 2023
Потрясающе! Мозаика даже на чёрной лестнице! Уникальные живописные образы на стенах храма! Обязательно посетите храм в крипте. Всё очень достойно!
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Level 4 Local Expert
December 6, 2023
A stunning and unusual temple! The great work of the masters. The walls are decorated with mosaics, and there is a second hall in the basement. A must-visit!
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Level 15 Local Expert
September 3, 2023
Прекрасный храм, почти закончена внутренняя отделка, мозаичные панно по всему периметру храма, чем-то напомнил Храм Вооружённых сил в Патриоте, такая же красота внутреннего убранства,очень впечатляет.
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Level 10 Local Expert
January 26
A very beautiful temple, visible from almost anywhere in Belgrade. There are a lot of people, the place is very popular with tourists
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Level 7 Local Expert
June 19
The largest Orthodox church in Europe. Very beautiful
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Level 10 Local Expert
October 30, 2023
The temple is very beautiful, as indicated on the sign next to the temple, our Gazprom has invested 10 million euros there... Well, we have nothing to restore in the country. And so, everything is rich and beautiful, but it's not even fully finished yet. Very new.
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Level 7 Local Expert
August 26, 2023
Это великолепие стоит увидеть только своими глазами. Неизгладимое впечатление оставляет труд мастеров, которые создали эту просто потрясающую мозаику на стенах собора. Обязательно посетите это вдохновляющее место.
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Level 19 Local Expert
June 12, 2023
Пожалуй, самый величественный Храм, где я была. Совместное творение русских и сербов. У Св. Саввы потрясающая история. Почитайте обязательно
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Level 15 Local Expert
June 13
Very, very impressive. Democratic and enthusiastic.
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Level 17 Local Expert
April 12, 2023
Очень большой храм!!! Снаружи не кажется таким большим, как внутри. Красиво , просторно, для уставшего путника есть стулья, что помогает прочитать надписи на потолке.
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Level 21 Local Expert
July 4, 2023
Полюбовавшись собором снаружи, внутрь зашла за сувенирами, а получила пример благолепия. Никаких бабок у входа с бурчанием "в шортах и без платочка низззя", никаких хамоватых торгашек свечками, никакой темноты под сводами храма. Собор полон света и золотисто-красочных мозаик, надписи возле святых четко читаются. Свечи ставятся снаружи храма, и не продаются по установленной таксе, а лежат в доступе за любое добровольное пожертвование. Заходить могут все желающие, хоть в какой одежде, хоть с детьми в колясках. При этом все ведут себя пристойно и тихо. Есть скамейки - можно и сидя службу слушать. Есть отдельные магазинчики церковной тематики, причем принимают и кэш, и картицы; что смешно, крестики в них оказались русского производства. В храме царит атмосфера доброго, торжественного покоя.
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Level 13 Local Expert
January 25
A Place of Strength, Peace and Prayer....🙏🏻 But it is necessary to take into account local traditions, in the Orthodox churches of Serbia candles for Health and Repose are placed not in the temple, but next to it in a special room or place...
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Level 6 Local Expert
June 2
It's a beautiful place. I always visit this temple on occasion.
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Level 6 Local Expert
December 21, 2023
I was in the temple this year, in general, it's not bad, but it's too pompous for me. There is a small temple nearby, two steps away on the same territory - be sure to go there!
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Level 10 Local Expert
August 24
Very large and beautiful, I recommend you to visit
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Level 15 Local Expert
May 2
The temple is very beautiful, you can buy candles in the temple, you can put them on the streets when leaving the temple in a specially designated place
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Level 9 Local Expert
August 13
This place is amazing in beauty and energy!
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Level 13 Local Expert
July 19, 2023
Очень красивый , большой православный храм. Иконы выложены мозаикой. Как и в других православных храмах Сербии, женщинам можно заходить с непокрытой головой.
Level 6 Local Expert
May 28
Very beautiful. It impresses with its luxury.
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Level 7 Local Expert
March 20
The temple is very large, high, and you can see it from anywhere in the city. Very beautiful!!!
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Level 14 Local Expert
March 19
A wonderful bright white-gold and soaring cathedral of grandiose dimensions.
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Level 20 Local Expert
October 15
A normal Orthodox church, but something is missing.
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Level 3 Local Expert
September 6
Do not shoot on the drone, the police took it away, seized the card with video recordings and fined
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Level 9 Local Expert
September 20, 2023
Грандиозное сооружение! С него нужно начинать экскурсию по Белграду. Обязательно ознакомиться с историей храма. Вход бесплатный.
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Level 24 Local Expert
August 7, 2022
Храм Святого Саввы является одним из самых крупных православных храмов в мире. Строительство началось в 1935 году и прообразом послужил собор Святой Софии в Стамбуле. В здании собора на данный момент продолжаются отделочные работы, которые проводятся при финансовой поддержке России. Великолепие внутреннего убранства и величие монументальности собора доступны нам уже сейчас.
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Level 17 Local Expert
April 8
This is a place of power! Beauty! Greatness! Power! Admiration and delight!
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Level 13 Local Expert
November 7, 2023
A huge temple, lucky to climb with an excursion to the very top, a great view of the city.
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Level 12 Local Expert
June 3
Grace ❤️ very beautiful frescoes
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Level 8 Local Expert
August 9
It's definitely worth coming here, I'm telling you this responsibly as an atheist)
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