The Endowment of King Peter I Karađorđević
The Mausoleum of
the Serbian Royal Family
A place of faith, history and remembrance. The final resting place of six generations of the Karađorđević dynasty and a symbol of Serbia’s royal heritage.
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A monument to devotion to the homeland and its people
At the summit of Mali Oplenac above Topola stands St George’s Church — the endowment of King Peter I and the mausoleum of the Serbian Royal Family.
White marble, monumental mosaics and the royal crypt make this complex a unique testament to Serbian history, art and spirituality.
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Stories preserved by Oplenac
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The church at OplenacSt George’s Church
A five-domed church clad in white marble from Venčac, built as the endowment of King Peter I Karađorđević.Discover more →
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Art and faithThe Mosaics of Oplenac
Magnificent mosaics preserve reproductions of the most important works of Serbian medieval art.Discover more →
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Six generationsThe Royal Crypt
The final resting place of the Karađorđević dynasty and one of the most important sites of Serbian historical remembrance.Discover more →
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The founder’s lifeKing Peter’s House
The former home of King Peter I now preserves testimonies to the building of the church and the life of the Royal Family.Discover more →
ŠumadijaThe Royal Vineyards below Oplenac
The Endowment of King Peter I
A legacy carved in white marble
King Peter I chose the summit of Mali Oplenac as the site of the future church and the family tomb of the Karađorđević dynasty.
Construction began in 1910 to the design of architect Kosta J. Jovanović. The church was conceived as a harmony of Serbian-Byzantine architecture, white marble from Venčac and mosaics inspired by Serbia’s medieval sanctuaries.
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