Novo Hopovo Monastery

Novo Hopovo Monastery is one of the most significant spiritual and cultural landmarks on Mount Fruška Gora in the province of Vojvodina. The present-day monastery church, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, was constructed in 1576 and stands as a prime example of 16th-century Serbian ecclesiastical architecture. Architecturally, the building uniquely blends the traditional Morava style with distinctive Balkan-Islamic influences, most notably seen in the design of its slender dome and decorative facades. During the 18th century, the monastery served as a vital educational hub; it was here that the famous Serbian enlightener Dositej Obradović lived and studied as a monk. The monastery is home to the relics of Saint Theodore Tyro, making it a primary pilgrimage site for Orthodox Christians. The interior frescoes, dating from the first half of the 17th century, are among the highest quality murals from that era in the Vojvodina region. Despite being severely damaged during World War II, the complex was meticulously restored to its former glory. Today, Novo Hopovo remains an animated male monastery, captivating visitors with its monumental presence and deep historical significance.

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.

Bač Fortress

Bač Fortress is a 14th-century medieval stronghold in Vojvodina.

Nature

Zasavica Wetlands

This reserve near Sremska Mitrovica encompasses floodplains of the Sava river.

Carska Bara Reserve

The reserve near Zrenjanin is a significant wetland.

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.

Staro Hopovo Monastery

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

Jazak Monastery

Jazak Monastery on Fruška Gora was built in the 18th century.

Brankovac

Brankovac is an elevation in the Fruška Gora mountain range.

Beočin Monastery

Beočin Monastery is located on Fruška Gora.

Fruška Gora National Park

This national park is located on a forested island in the Vojvodina lowland.