Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel
Саборна црква Светог архангела Михаила
The Serbian Orthodox cathedral in the old town, with a neoclassical facade, a Baroque bell tower, and inside, an exquisite gilded iconostasis and princely tombs.
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel (Saborna crkva) was built in 1837 to 1840. It lies between Kalemegdan Fortress and Knez Mihailova Street and is the main church of the Serbian Orthodox Church. The exterior is neoclassical, with a tall Baroque bell tower. The gilded iconostasis and murals inside were created by leading Serbian artists of the 19th century. Princes Miloš and Mihailo Obrenović are entombed inside, and Vuk Karadžić, the linguist who reformed the Serbian language, is buried at the entrance. Across from the cathedral stands the old tavern Znak pitanja (“Question Mark”), open since 1823, where you can stop for a coffee. Admission is free. Note: women should cover their shoulders when entering, and flash photography is prohibited inside.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–20:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Kosančićev Venac
- Residence of Princess Ljubica
- Military Museum
- Savamala
- Knez Mihailova Street & Republic Square
- Bajrakli Mosque
- National Museum of Serbia
- Belgrade Fortress (Kalemegdan)