Saint Sava Temple

SIGHTSEEING, BELGRADE Updated : Sep 13, 2016, 01.28 PM IST

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Saint Sava Temple is the largest Orthodox Church in the world. Located on Vračar plateau in Belgrade, the church is the most prominent landmark of the city. It is dedicated to Saint Sava, the founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church from 1291. Built in the 20th century over a period of almost 50 years, the church stands at the same site where the remains of Saint Sava were burned by Ottoman invaders. Saint Sava Temple has been constructed in Neo-Byzantine style using white marbles. The central dome of the church is 70 m in height, with a 13 m tall golden cross on top the cupola. The massive interior can accommodate more than 10,000 people at the same time, whereas the bell tower contains 49 bells. The impressive white facade is visible from any approach road to Belgrade. Visit this orthodox architectural masterpiece, and you will be stunned with the purity of the white marbles on its walls representing divinity! The night lighting of the facade of the church presents excellent picture taking opportunities after dark.
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