Dreams that came true: the legacy of Supreme Leader Karageorge and his grandson king Peter I
This is one of the most popular tours to the south of Belgrade and the ‘heart of Serbia’ – pleasant region of Sumadija,
For five centuries, Serbs dreamed of Liberty from the Ottomans. One brave man, Karageorge (‘George the Black’) led them to fulfill this dream in 1804. One century later his grandson became king of Serbia – a visionary who built one of the most impressive Royal Mausoleum – beautiful Church of Saint George.with its must-see mosaics.
This program is designed to be the insight into Serbian Royal heritage and the Dynasty of Karageorgevich.
Visit to the Monument to the Unknown Hero, well known work of Ivan Meštrović, famous Yugoslav sculptor. It is built on the mountain top (511 m), and offers excellent views of the rolling hills of Šumadija region in central Serbia. Photo stop by one of the landmarks of Belgrade - Avala TV tower, with 204.68 meters it is the tallest structure of all the Balkans and its architectural design makes it unique in the world.
Karageorge's Town Once fortified residence of Karageorge - brave liberator and establisher of the Royal House of Karadjordjević, today is a Museum of the First Serbian Uprising, with small but very interresting Church of Our Lady from 1813.Saint George Church - The Royal Mausoleum Built after WWI by king Peter I Karadjordjević, this monumental yet extraordinary beautiful structure was envisioned to be the Royal Family mausoleum. Seven of the tombs belong to rulers: Supreme Leader Karadjordje, Prince Alexander, King Peter I, King Aleksandar I, Queen Mother Maria, Queen Alexandra and King Peter II. Built in the tradition of Serbian medieval architecture, the church features must-see mosaics: 725 painted compositions,on which there are 1500 figures. The entire area of the mosaic is 3,500 sq. meters (38,000 sq ft); with 40 million various colored pieces of glass which have 15 thousand of different varieties of color, making the artistic impression most vivid and detailed.
• Visit to the Royal Oplenac Winery, orOptional: fifteen minutes drive to the wine cellar of the Aleksandrovic family. They are keepers of the Royal wine-making tradition as some of their wines are made according to royal recipes. Wine tasting and demonstration.
Optional: Lunch in the nearby town of Arandjelovac in a restaurant with interior decoration fully devoted to the Royal House of Karageorgevich. Dozens of authentic photographs and portraits are displayed. Excellent quality local gastronomy and wines offered.
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