Nikolje Rudničko Monastery

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Nikolje Rudničko Monastery, Serbian Orthodox monastery in Donja Šatornja, Topola, Serbia

The religious complex contains a church with stone blocks featuring inscriptions on the north facade and a monumental bell tower in the west.

Nobleman Nikola Dorjenović established the monastery in 1425 during the reign of despot Stefan Lazarević, marking the beginning of Serbian Orthodox presence.

In the eighteenth century, the monastery evolved into a spiritual center, housing religious artifacts and featuring icons painted by master Risto Nikolic.

Located 12 kilometers from Topola at coordinates 44.196882, 20.607516, the monastery remains open for religious services and visitor exploration.

The monastery survived repeated Turkish attacks through centuries, maintaining its original structure despite numerous attempts to destroy the religious complex.

Location: Topola

Inception: 1425

GPS coordinates: 44.19688,20.60752

Latest update: November 29, 2025 16:04

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