Saint Petka's Chapel
Saint Petka's Chapel
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- Ginges_revengeBrisbane, Australia4,732 contributionsLoved the Mosaics in this beautiful little church.This is a lovely little church that connects the lower and upper parts of the Belgrade fortress. It is built over a scared spring that actually comes up into the alter. The chapel is built in 1937. The inner walls and vaults are covered by mosaics done by painter Đuro Radulović in early 1980's. I loved this as I love mosaics. Worth the effort to find this lovely little church.Visited February 2023Written May 21, 2023
- macedonboyGlasgow, United Kingdom179,691 contributionsAmazing Little ChapelThe Chapel of Saint Petka is a chapel located in Belgrade Fortress, dedicated to Saint Petka and thought to be erected over a sacred spring. The chapel is designed in a Byzantine-Romanesque style with a rotunda over the principal. Inside, the chapel is generously decorated with mosaics, which could’ve been installed recently given how brightly the colours pop out. As you step towards the chapel, the pendentives upon which the rotunda rests is evident as the builders have not corbelled the corners and instead decorated it with mosaics of angels and the Holy Ghost.Visited May 2023Written June 15, 2023
- Kid B323 contributionsMost beautiful chapel in BelgradeThis little chapel is absolutely stunning! The frescoes are gorgeous, the exterior beautiful. Easy to miss as its tucked away inside the fortress, but rewards a visit many times over. The "next door" Ruzica Church is another gem.Visited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 5, 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK179,691 contributions
May 2023
The Chapel of Saint Petka is a chapel located in Belgrade Fortress, dedicated to Saint Petka and thought to be erected over a sacred spring. The chapel is designed in a Byzantine-Romanesque style with a rotunda over the principal. Inside, the chapel is generously decorated with mosaics, which could’ve been installed recently given how brightly the colours pop out. As you step towards the chapel, the pendentives upon which the rotunda rests is evident as the builders have not corbelled the corners and instead decorated it with mosaics of angels and the Holy Ghost.
Written June 15, 2023
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL19,602 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
I truly loved how it was designed, and it is definitely a little hidden gem. The small courtyard is very quaint and peaceful. The inside was ok, but nothing amazing. I would definitely make sure you visit this place, but would not put it at the #1 spot of things to do in Belgrade.
Written August 30, 2020
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Kid B
LA323 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
This little chapel is absolutely stunning! The frescoes are gorgeous, the exterior beautiful. Easy to miss as its tucked away inside the fortress, but rewards a visit many times over. The "next door" Ruzica Church is another gem.
Written August 6, 2023
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Asiyah Noemi K
Pula, Croatia5,046 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
This is a beautiful little church, a hidden gem outside the fortress.
St. Petke's Church is located in the Lower Town of Belgrade Fortress and was erected on the site of a miraculous spring, near the ružica church, erected in 1867. Dedicated to the St. Petka, she is very respected in the Orthodox world.
Its interior walls and vaults cover the beautiful mosaics, which were 1980-83. was created by painter Đuro Radulović. The rich history of this church makes it extremely interesting. The energy in this church is extremely positive. Interestingly, Sveta Petka is primarily regarded as a protector of women, but also an assistant to the sick, the hungry and the poor.
Do not miss it when visiting the area.
St. Petke's Church is located in the Lower Town of Belgrade Fortress and was erected on the site of a miraculous spring, near the ružica church, erected in 1867. Dedicated to the St. Petka, she is very respected in the Orthodox world.
Its interior walls and vaults cover the beautiful mosaics, which were 1980-83. was created by painter Đuro Radulović. The rich history of this church makes it extremely interesting. The energy in this church is extremely positive. Interestingly, Sveta Petka is primarily regarded as a protector of women, but also an assistant to the sick, the hungry and the poor.
Do not miss it when visiting the area.
Written April 5, 2019
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maya
Belgrade, Serbia71 contributions
Oct 2019
it was warm october when i go with friends to church st petka...pleasant calm atmosphere and a lot of tourists inside..make me very happy and voted.i visit saint place of our history...i would like to tell more tourists about my country and my people...saint petka is a woman who is blessing and spiritual and he was in big suffer but living very hard makes her strong and she became saint...when u decide to visit belgrade one autumn ...go there straight ahead and take a prayer...for you and your family...god bless u
Written October 14, 2019
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Jerome P
Lokeren, Belgium332 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
It is a bit difficult to find and it is a steep climb up.
Take your time and look around carefully. It's a jewel, full of mosaics...
Don't follow the queue, it is for women only... but use your eyes. Also the exterior is very beautiful.
Go down and turn to the left to find a tram back to the city.
Take your time and look around carefully. It's a jewel, full of mosaics...
Don't follow the queue, it is for women only... but use your eyes. Also the exterior is very beautiful.
Go down and turn to the left to find a tram back to the city.
Written March 28, 2013
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Nada Andersen
Entebbe, Uganda43 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
The chapel of Saint Petka is a special place because it contains a spring of fresh water that is believed to be curing all ailments. Many people claim that St Petka's water and prayer have taken away serious diseases form them.
One does not need to be a believer to feel the energy of the place. This chapel is one of the most sacred Orthodox places in Serbia, with very rich and long history.
One does not need to be a believer to feel the energy of the place. This chapel is one of the most sacred Orthodox places in Serbia, with very rich and long history.
Written July 22, 2014
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Ness-SB
Poortugaal, The Netherlands55 contributions
Jun 2012 • Friends
It's very small church. Hidden below restaurant "Kalemegdanska terasa". It's loved place to visit for many orthodox Christians. Also wedding couples like to make photos here. If visiting Kalemegdanska, it's worth time to come here
Written April 25, 2013
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LittleHayLin
Belgrade, Serbia10 contributions
Mar 2012
A beautiful chapel indeed! Lovely icons and frescos! A must see!
Written May 2, 2012
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Misha Radulovic
New York City, NY109 contributions
May 2019 • Business
Evry time when I am in Belgrade I love to visit this very charming unique charge. It is small bu lovely.
Written May 7, 2019
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Hello, am soon coming to Swedan and I need to find love there and settle. Anyone advice?
Miriam B
64 contributions
Any one please can help me about papers needed to have a christian marriage in a serbian church for christian foreigners?
Benji-bjj
Lund, Sweden112 contributions
Hello!
I am not sure if you can get married there if you are not orthodox. Anyways, you would need (for both you and your husband to be):
Birth certificates
Baptise certificate
A signed paper by the priest from the church where you are a member where he gives his blessings for your marriage
Also, remember to contact the church in good time (as soon as possible) for when you are planning to have the wedding ceremony, especially at this church since it is very popular and well visited, and have two persons to follow you there since you need "witnesses" of the ceremony.
Good luck!
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