Monasteries of Fruska Gora

FRUSKA GORA is a mountain near Novi Sad. It is known for its weekend houses, field trip places and religious tourism. Earlier there were over 35 monasteries on the mountain, but today there are 16 orthodox monasteries which are – Old Hopovo, New Hopovo, Mala Remeta, Velika Remeta, Krusedol, Vrdnik, Jazak, Kuvezdin, Rakovac, Grgetek, etc. The monasteries are a cultural and historical unity and a cultural good of exceptional significance since 1990. Also, they are proposed for the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Departure from hotel in Belgrade. You will meet your tour guide around 09.00h. When we reach Fruska Gora Mt. On Fruska Gora mountain, 35 Orthodox monasteries were built, of which 17 were preserved, while two monasteries were created in recent times. According to historical data, most monasteries originated in the period from the 15th to the 18th centuries. All monasteries are in the area of 50 km in length and 10 km in width. Near the monastery are usually the source of the monastery complex – Prnjavor. We will visit monasteries Little Remeta – a women’s monastery, dedicated to the feast of the Virgin Mary, Jazak – Baroque and gentle influences of Islamic architecture on the facade have done this sort of monastery at Fruska Gora. In addition to architecture, the monastery adorns and rich iconostasis, Vrdnik – This is the only Fruska Gora monastery located in a populated place. Free time for lunch – optionally.  It is believed to have been built during the 16th century. Today, the monastery is a nun, and the monastery strings are one of the most beautiful in Fruska Gora, Hopovo – Due to its architecture and history rich in cultural and religious events, it is one of the most important Serbian monasteries. The monastery was an educational center for centuries and it was noted that the Serbs from Belgrade came to this monastery to learn to read and write. Dositej Obradovic dreamed up here for about three years, Grgetek – female monastery is located on top of the Fruska Gora forest. The legend says that the monastery of Grgeteg with the Church of St. Nicholas founded Dragon Fireman for his blind father back in the 15th century and Krusedol – This monastery was the endowment of Brankovic, the last despots in Srem. The temple is dedicated to the Blessings of the Most Holy Theotokos. It is believed that the construction of the monastery began despot Djordje Brankovic (monk Maksim) at the beginning of the 16th century and that it lasted for 50 years. Back to Belgrade. Free time. Overnight.

Package price includes:

  • Transfers (according the program)
  • Licensed tour guide

Package price do not include:

  • Entrance fees (Krusedol 1€)
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Tips for drivers or guides
  • Anything else not mentioned in the program