Church in Dobri Potok, Orthodox church building in Krupanj, Serbia.
The Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God sits in a valley surrounded by three mountains and displays traditional Serbian Orthodox architecture with distinctive design features. The complex includes a bell tower, a dining hall, and two underground chapels that were carved into the rock from former mining shafts.
First recorded in Turkish documents from 1528, it represents one of the oldest churches in the Podrinje region during Ottoman rule. Through the centuries it has endured as a religious center for the local community despite the region's complex history.
The church serves as a gathering place for believers from the Radjevina region, where religious holidays and community events bring people together throughout the year. It remains central to local identity and how people connect with their traditions.
The site is best explored on foot and offers enough space to walk around the chapel grounds and graveyard area. Visitors should note that the underground chambers are cool and damp, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Two wooden gates topped with shingle roofs mark the entrance to the church grounds and offer a traditional welcome to visitors. Beside the religious spaces stands an ethnographic museum displaying old household items and traditional crafts from the region.
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