Monasteries of Fruška Gora (Velika Remeta, Grgetek and Krušedol) and Sremski Karlovci

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The Monastery Of Velika Remeta it is one of the 16 monasteries of Fruška Gora. It is located in the eastern part of Fruška Gora, northwest of the settlement of the same name and the former Prnjavor Velika Remeta, in which ATAR is located today. The monastery spatially and administratively belongs to the municipality of iRig. The monastery is dedicated to St. Demetrius, and in its composition there is a church dedicated to this saint. Within the monastery there are two chapels — St. John the Baptist from 18. 1970s and the assumption of the Most Holy Mother of God. The Monastery of Velika Remeta is located on the southern side of Fruška Gora, deep in the mountain and at a height of 270 m. It is only 5-6 km away from the Belgrade-Novi Sad road, so it is easily accessible to believers and other visitors. According to tradition, the monastery was founded by King Dragutin when he fell from his horse while hunting and remained permanently lame and handed over power to his brother Milutin. According to official data, the Great Remetta was first mentioned in 1562. There is also a written record from 1509. that the envoy-Monk of despot Angelina Brankovic came to the monastery dedicated to St. Demetrius (the monastery of Velika Remeta is dedicated to this saint). Grgetek Monastery - It is claimed that the monastery was built by Vuk Grgurević (Dragon of fire) for his blind father Grgur Branković (Monk German), but historians consider it more a legend than a fact. As with most monasteries, it is not known who was the builder of the Grgeteg monastery, nor is it known the time of its construction. Legend has it that this monastery was built by despot Vuk Grgurević (Dragon of fire) in order to house his blind father Grgur Branković, the blind monk of chilandar German. It dates back to 1471. a year like the year of his rise. Gregory Branković died in 1459. this story has always been considered a legend. It is assumed that the monastery was built between 1459. (the fall of the Despotate), but before the Turkish conquest of Srem (1521 years). It seems that the monastery was prosperous because, at the time of the" redemption " from the Turks, he bought his vineyards, gardens, Meadows and fields for the amount of 6000 akči (akča – small Turkish money), while his annual grants in the name of ushur of wine, cereals and beehives were increased to 500 akči. The monastery clearly stood well, so Abbot Bonini states that it was in 1702. for a year it had a total of 4 mills, 200 acres of ploughs and Meadows (at that time it housed 25 monks), and according to an Austrian charter from 1706. he had a total of ten waterholes. Krusedol Monastery with a church dedicated to the Annunciation, he founded it in 1509. And 1516. Bishop Maksim (later despot đorđe Branković) with the help of Nike Angelina and Vlach Duke Jovan Njagoj. During the final withdrawal of the Turks from Srem in 1716. the monastery was damaged and the church burned. However, soon after this event, the restoration of the monastery and the church began. The baroque bell tower and strings were completed in the first half of the 18th century. century. At the same time, the church was painted, which was entrusted to the Greek Masters from the Holy Mountain, who operated in the territory of Wallachia and Moldova. Krusedol hieromonk Jerotije Dragabovic is the author of the first Serbian cookbook in Srem, which was printed in Zemun in 1855. years. The Monastery of Krušedol was inhabited by Ada Kostić and Djura Jakšić, who was disappointed by unrequited love, in 1856. he came to the monastery with the intention of becoming a monk. Sremski Karlovci - Sremski Karlovci, a place of specific atmosphere, impressive history, fairytale landscapes and luxurious architecture. Sremski Karlovci is a small town of rich culture located in the southern Bačka administrative circle, on the Right Bank of the Danube, only 12 m away from the center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad. Sremski Karlovci was once under the rule of the Habsburg monarchy, which left an indelible mark in this city. This is most reflected in the very appearance of the houses and buildings of this charming town. Today, there are just over 7,000 adult residents living in almost 3,000 households. Sremski Karlovci is far from known as a real, tourist treasure of our country that has been attracting a large number of tourists throughout the country and the region for years.