Bešenovo monastery, Orthodox monastery in Fruška Gora, Serbia
Bešenovo monastery is an Orthodox monastic complex in the Fruška Gora region, located near Bešenovački Prnjavor village along the Čikoš stream. The grounds are surrounded by dense forest and accessible by asphalt road, with a wooden chapel positioned beneath a linden tree over 300 years old.
The monastery was founded in the 13th century by King Stefan Dragutin and served the Orthodox community for centuries. Severe damage came during World War II in 1944, after which the site has undergone recovery and restoration.
The monastery hosts literary gatherings where writers share and celebrate works inspired by local heritage and the surrounding landscape. These events give the place a living role in the community beyond its religious function.
The site is best approached on foot along the asphalt road that leads to the grounds. Visitors should expect a forested setting with quiet conditions and few crowds, except during special literary gatherings.
The monastery once held a valuable treasury of religious objects and manuscripts that visitors no longer see today. In 1942, these pieces were moved to Belgrade Cathedral by Professor Radoslav Grujić to protect them from wartime destruction.
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