Staro Hopovo Monastery

The Staro Hopovo Monastery is tucked away on the southern slopes of the Fruška Gora National Park and is one of the 16 surviving monasteries on the 'Serbian Holy Mountain.' It was founded in the 15th century, with tradition attributing its construction to Despot Đorđe Branković. The original wooden church was replaced in 1752 by a stone structure dedicated to Saint Panteleimon. Its architecture is single-naved and modest, typical of smaller hermitages in the region, yet it maintains a close spiritual connection with the nearby, larger Novo Hopovo Monastery. In 1941, during World War II, the monastery suffered severe damage and its iconostasis was destroyed, leading to decades of abandonment. Since the early 2000s, the complex has undergone extensive restoration, and monastic life has been successfully revitalized. The secluded location in dense forest provides an atmosphere of reflection, making it a key destination for both nature enthusiasts and cultural travelers.

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.

Novo Hopovo Monastery

Novo Hopovo is an important monastery on Fruška Gora dating back to the 16th century.

Jazak Monastery

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

Brankovac

Brankovac is an elevation in the Fruška Gora mountain range.

Fruška Gora National Park

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

Beočin Monastery

Beočin Monastery is located on Fruška Gora.