Ružica Church Belgrade

Orthodox churches on Kalemegdan

Nedeljko from Belgrade

""Ružica Church" in Belgrade's fortress, Kalamegdan, is off the beaten track, but this beautiful church has such positive energy, it's worth seeking it out."

Belgrade fortress is the best known touristic spot in Belgrade. Kalemegdan (Belgrade fortress) has been a witness of the long and turbulent history of my hometown. And since most of Kalemegdan's stories are about war, conquest and liberation, Ružica also was a military church during the First World War.

Ružica and Sveta Petka churches in the Belgrade Fortress are not easy to find, if you just walk on the main paths. Of course, you will be rewarded if you put in some effort, if you visit Ružica and Sveta Petka churches. Both are Orthodox churches, and even when you go just in front of Ružica, there's energy around coming from the church itself but also from the confluence of the Sava & the Danube below. Of course, the great view is part of the magic. The front of Ruzice is covered in climbing green plants and looks beautiful all-year-round. As with the ceilings of most Orthodox churches, that of Ružica is covered with frescoes.

This is a place where the old and traditional can be connected with the new and modern. For me, religion does not contradict believing in positive energy and the strength of the human mind; on the contrary, it is a continuous process.

In front of Sveta Petka there is a miracle spring that some people believe helps in healing. As with the rest of life, whether you believe it or not, you are generally right.

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Belgrade Spotter Nedeljko

About me I am of the ’69 generation, in soul much younger, born in, living in, and love Belgrade, married, two children. I finished College for tourism but never worked in that industry, have 20 years of experience in foreign trade companies (6 to be precise). Well, enough is enough; I am back to my everlasting passion: working with travelers, writing, cooking, photography. Biking is my most wanted hobby. I explore my own country, and I think it is a good start to explore the world. And, yes, lest I forget, to jump from an airplane before I die! Why Belgrade...

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