Church of Saint Sava, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Vračar, Serbia
The Church of Saint Sava rises 77 meters above Belgrade with five domes arranged in a Greek cross pattern, making it visible from multiple city locations.
Construction of the church started in 1935 under architect Aleksandar Deroko, but faced interruptions during World War II when German forces used it as a military depot.
The cathedral functions as a central religious institution where thousands gather for Orthodox ceremonies, marking significant dates in the Serbian religious calendar.
The cathedral holds up to 10,000 worshippers and maintains regular services, with guided tours available during specific hours outside of religious ceremonies.
The central dome, weighing 4000 tons, required an innovative lift-slab method and twenty days to be placed atop the structure in June 1989.
Location: Belgrade
Inception: 1935
Architects: Aleksandar Deroko
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
Height: 77.34 m
Made from material: rock, marble, gold
Address: Krusedolska 2a
Website: https://hramsvetogsave.rs
GPS coordinates: 44.79808,20.46855
Latest update: November 29, 2025 16:04
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