St. Mark's Church

St. Mark's Church took nine years to build and was completed in 1940. It is located in Tasmajdan and is designed on the model of the Gračanica Monastery. The architecture of the church is in the Serbian-Byzantine style. It was the largest Orthodox church in Yugoslavia before the war.

About St. Mark's Church
The church of St. Mark is located near the chapel of St. Mark from the time of Prince Milos, which was built on the foundations of the old Palilula church, which was believed to be the tomb of the Obrenović family. The construction began during the reign of Aleksandar I Karadjordjevic, while the interior of the church was decorated after the Second World War. The design of the church was designed by the Krstić brothers, inspired by the Gracanica Monastery. The church stands out for its grandiose dimensions and was conceived as the new throne church of the old Yugoslavia. After the Temple of St. Sava, the Church of St. Mark is the most imposing building from the late period of Serbian architecture. The church houses one of the most important collections of icons from the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1830, the Sultan Hatesheriff on the recognition of Serbian autonomy within the Ottoman Empire was read near the church. Due to its special architectural qualities, the church is protected as a cultural monument by the state.

What to see in the church?
The long history of this church has contributed to the importance of the objects, iconostasis and icons that are located in it. If you visit this magnificent building, don't miss the following:

Central iconostasis: It is located in the center of the church, made in the mosaic technique.
The Last Supper: An icon made in mosaic, located above the central iconostasis.
St. Apostle Mark: Icon at the very entrance to the temple.
The Descent of Jesus from the Cross: Mosaic of Icons in the Altar.
Opening Hours
The church is open to visitors every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

How to get to St. Mark's Church?
St. Mark's Church is located ten minutes from the center and from Slavija Square, and it can be reached from King Alexander Boulevard. The lines that run near the church are:

Bus lines: 23, 24, 31, 65, EKO1
Tram lines: 5, 6, 7, 12
Additional information
It is necessary to come to church decently dressed, in clothes that cover the knees and shoulders.