Church of Holy Virgin in Zemun, Serbian Orthodox church in Zemun district, Belgrade, Serbia
The Church of Holy Virgin is a church building in Zemun with baroque architecture featuring a semicircular apse, shallow choirs, and a bell tower on the western side. The structure houses a valuable collection in its treasury, library, and archive containing historical texts and religious artifacts from different periods.
The church was funded by Serbian and Greek residents with construction beginning in 1776 and ending in 1780. This founding period marked the establishment of an important religious center for the Orthodox community in this district.
The church holds a carved baroque iconostasis by Aksentije Marković and painted icons by Arsenije Teodorović that reflect Serbian Orthodox traditions. These artworks show the religious craftsmanship that has been maintained in this community across generations.
The building is protected and it is wise to check opening hours before visiting, as access may be limited. The archives and library may be viewable only at certain times or after advance arrangements.
The first bell, hung in 1815, marked the defeat of Napoleon and still hangs in the tower; two more bells were added later. Under the bell tower lies a rare burial vault built to Greek Orthodox monastic rules but never used for burials.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,832 contributors worldwide.
