Marićevića jaruga, Memorial complex in Orašac, Serbia
Marićevića jaruga is a memorial complex in Orašac featuring a marble fountain, plaques, and carved reliefs of key leaders. The site displays artworks and objects connected to important moments.
The location marks where Serbian leaders met on February 15, 1804, to choose Karađorđe Petrović as their commander. This gathering launched the resistance against Ottoman rule.
The site tells the story of how Serbia began forming as a modern nation through displayed items and papers from that era. Visitors can see objects that help bring this chapter of history to life.
The site is easily accessible and centrally located in Orašac. Visitors should come during daylight hours when the lighting is best and all inscriptions can be read clearly.
The monument to Karađorđe is carved from white marble from Mount Venčac, the same stone used in building the White House in Washington. This rare material connects Serbian history to a world-famous landmark.
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