A visit to Rakovac monastery on Fruska gora mountain in Serbia
After visiting the Savinac monastery, which I wrote about in the previous post, we headed to another beautiful monastery only about 10 km from there. It is the Rakovac monastery on Fruska gora mountain in Vojvodina, north province of Serbia.
It was founded in the 15th century and dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian. That is why at the entrance it is written "holy doctors Cosmo and Damian pray for us".
Surrounded by foreign visitors who wandered quietly through the ancient walls, I had the strange but beautiful sensation of not being in my own country, as if I had discovered a hidden, fairy-tale place somewhere far away.
The Rakovac Monastery was founded by a man named Raka, from whom it got its name. Some say that he killed a deer and according to legend, since it is a sacred animal, he built the monastery out of remorse.
Over the centuries, it has witnessed wars, destruction, and rebuilding. You can still see the old walls that survived despite all the wars.
There was something timeless about the place, a sense that life slows down within those walls.
In history, it was also called the court monastery because many church dignitaries lived there.
And inside you feel that elegance, and at the same time respect for this important landmark.
Whether you are religious or not, you can’t help but feel the tranquility that flows through this beautiful monastery, tucked between the green hills of Fruska gora.
Thank you for reading.
Jelena
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Historical places has really nice architectural design compared to modern times. This place is wonderful. Very clam and giving. The placement is giving a peaceful ambiance. So clean and very welcoming to tourist.
Wow! What a peaceful and beautiful monastery. It's also wide.
Such a beautiful and peaceful place The monastery looks full of history and charm.
Bet! How calming would it be to spend time in a place like this? The perfect spot to unwind, forget everything for a while, and refresh both body and soul.
A very well preserved monastery, just need some walls to be repainted .
That looks like such a peaceful place! Didn’t even know something this pretty existed in Serbia
Exactly not matter if you are religious or not, it's impossible not to be amazed by the art and those marvelous, and you have many in your beautiful country!
!INDEED
Wow, what a peaceful and timeless place! I can almost feel the calm through your photos. Thanks for sharing this stunning place.
I think you travel alot. And captures beautiful images for us. Thank you
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That was an old monastery founded in 15th century, it was good is was rebuilt and now its still very nice and good. A beautiful historical place that was built in wonderful architecture. Old buildings are very beautiful compared to what we have now.
I felt the peace and beauty of this place while looking at your photos and fell in love with Serbia!