Kovilj Monastery

Kovilj Monastery is located in the Bačka region of Vojvodina, near the city of Novi Sad. According to local legend, the monastery was founded in the 13th century by Saint Sava, the first Archbishop of the Serbian Orthodox Church, at the exact spot where he mediated a peace treaty between Hungarian and Serbian forces. The present-day church, a grand structure dedicated to the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, was built between 1705 and 1707. Its architectural style shows clear Baroque and Neoclassical influences, typical of the cultural crossroads of the Vojvodina plains during the 18th century. The interior is graced by a massive iconostasis painted by the renowned artist Aksentije Marodić in the late 19th century. Today, Kovilj is one of the largest and most spirited monastic communities in Serbia, home to numerous monks. The monastery is famous throughout the Balkans for its high-quality products, including honey, herbal liqueurs, and traditional fruit brandies (rakija). Additionally, the monastery is well-known for its social outreach through the 'Land of the Living' rehabilitation project, which provides support for individuals recovering from addiction.

Nearby cities

Cacak Trade Center

Cacak is considered an important transport and trade hub in Central Serbia.

Sombor Agricultural Hub

Sombor is a significant agricultural trade center in Vojvodina.

Pozarevac Economic Center

Pozarevac serves as an important regional commercial and administrative center.

Uvac

A spectacular nature reserve famous for the dramatic meanders of the Uvac River and rare Griffon Vultures.

Vrbas

Vrbas is a charming town in Vojvodina, known for its rich agricultural surroundings and multicultural heritage.

Loznica

Loznica is located on the Drina river in western Serbia near the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sjenica

Located on the stunning Pešter Plateau, Sjenica is known for its rugged natural beauty and extreme winters.

Banja Koviljača

One of Serbia's oldest spa resorts on the Drina river, famous for its royal park, sulfurous waters, and medicinal mud.

Priboj

Located on the banks of the Lim River, Priboj is a town rich in industrial history and surrounded by stunning nature.

Prijepolje

Prijepolje is a town in southwestern Serbia at the confluence of the Lim and Mileševka rivers.

History & landmarks

City Library Subotica

The library is housed in an impressive historic building in the city center.

Golubac Fortress

A majestic medieval fortress at the entrance of the Iron Gates, one of the best-preserved castles in Serbia.

Gamzigrad (Felix Romuliana)

A magnificent late Roman imperial palace of Galerius and a UNESCO World Heritage site in Eastern Serbia.

Kosančićev venac

Kosančićev venac is the oldest preserved urban quarter of Belgrade outside the fortress.

Nature

Carska Bara Reserve

The reserve near Zrenjanin is a significant wetland.

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Tamiš River

The Tamiš flows through Vojvodina towards the Danube.

Great War Island

The island is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers in Belgrade.

More places

Subotica City Hall

Completed in 1912, the building is a significant example of Hungarian Secession style.

City Museum Subotica

The museum is housed in a historic building and presents the history of the region from prehistoric times to the modern era.

Zrenjanin City Hall

The imposing Neorenaissance building was built in the late 19th century.

Novi Sad Industrial Zone

Novi Sad has modern industrial zones that combine high-tech production and logistics center functions.

National Museum Zrenjanin

The museum preserves collections on regional history, art, and folk culture.

Zrenjanin Agri-Processing

Zrenjanin is a significant location for the processing of agricultural products in the Banat region.

Staro Hopovo Monastery

Staro Hopovo Monastery is nestled in the forests of Fruška Gora.

Zrenjanin Industrial Park

Zrenjanin hosts significant industrial zones, focusing on production and manufacturing.