Irig, RS

Novo Hopovo Monastery

Novo Hopovo Monastery was an important intellectual centre in Serbia back in the 15th century. It is one of the 16 surviving Orthodox monasteries built between the 15th and 18th centuries on the Fruška Gora mountain in Serbia (also known as the Serbian Mount Athos).

About this building

The monastery is believed to have been founded by the Serbian despot Đurađ Branković. It was an important academic centre for many centuries, dedicated to the literacy of Serbs. Unfortunately, the monastery library and archives were lost in a fire during the Second World War. The monastery church dates from 1576, although it has undergone several restorations throughout its history.

Key Features

  • Atmosphere / quiet space
  • Wildlife
  • Links to national heritage

Visitors information

  • Car park at the building
  • On street parking at the building
  • Accessible toilets in the building
  • Café within 500m
  • Muddy boot friendly

Other nearby buildings

Wikimedia Commons/Ванилица

Staro Hopovo Monastery

Staro Hopovo Monastery is nestled in the forest on the slopes of the Fruska Gora mountains. It was founded by Đorđe Branković at the end of the 15th century with a church dedicated to St Nicholas. The current church was built in 1752 after the first one collapsed due to an earthquake. The complex was partially damaged during the Second World War.

Wikimedia Commons/HaSt

Krušedol Monastery

Krušedol Monastery was founded in the early 16th century by Despot Djordje Branković and his mother Angelina. This is one of the 16 surviving Orthodox monasteries built between the 15th and 18th centuries on the Fruška Gora mountain in Serbia (also known as the Serbian Mount Athos).

Wikimedia Commons/Goonie Bagheera

Grgeteg Monastery

Grgeteg Monastery was founded by Serbian Despot Vuk Grgurević in 1471. It is one of the 16 surviving Orthodox monasteries built between the 15th and 18th centuries on the Fruška Gora mountain in Serbia (also known as the Serbian Mount Athos).

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