Visiting the Fruska gora monasteries in Serbia - Novo Hopovo monastery

When we continued our journey towards the monasteries of Fruska Gora, the next monastery on our way was the Novo Hopovo monastery.

This monastery is a real historical treasure of this area and the whole Serbia. The monastery dates back to the 15th century, and the present church was built in the 16th century.

It is interesting that it did not only have a religious purpose in the past, but was also a place where people were educated and learned to read and write. All those who wanted to become literate gathered here.

This place was something like a cultural center. But during the war history it was damaged many times and unfortunately many books and old manuscripts that were kept there were destroyed.

Because of its educational history, this monastery is much more than just a monastery. You can't help but admire its architecture and great historical value.

At the very entrance, there are domestic products such as honey with pollen powder and several types of Serbian brandy called "rakija", such as juniper brandy, quince brandy, etc. The products are displayed without a salesperson, and thus the visitors are shown the confidence that after taking these products, they will go to the church and pay for them there.

The bell tower of this church was built later, in the 18th century. The monastery quarters were in the past home to many who needed a home.

Let's take a peek inside.

There is an artistic treasure of well-preserved fresco painting. The frescoes of this monastery are its greatest value and proof that this was not only a place that gathered religious people, but also a place of art and culture.

It is a temple that deserves admiration and respect, and with such feelings I left it and headed further along the trail of history.

Thank you very much for reading.

The images and writing are original and mine.

Greetings!

Jelena