Crkva Preobraženja Gospodnjeg Zlatibor

Church of the Transfiguration Zlatibor - the most important information

The central church in Zlatibor is dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Lord and has multiple purposes for this place. It is located near Jezero Park, surrounded by pine trees and set on a hill from where it attracts the eyes of every visitor.

History of the Church of the Transfiguration Zlatibor
Construction of this church began in 1993 and lasted for the next twenty years. Many people participated in this process, from the locals to the administration of Zlatibor, but also many other organizations. The church project was created by professors of the Faculty of Architecture in Belgrade, and the paintings in the interior were done by numerous academic painters from Serbia and Greece.

Significance of the Church of the Transfiguration Zlatibor
As the locals themselves had a desire to build a temple in this settlement, it became a monument of multiple significance for the entire region. Apart from being a place of worship, this church stands out as an architectural and artistic work of a mixed style of construction. The hill on which it stands additionally emphasizes its beauty and sublimity.

What to see
When you climb the stairs to it, you will see its specific construction, to which experts have paid a lot of attention. This three-nave church is built in the shape of an elongated cross, and each part of it has extraordinary details. The parts that stand out the most are:

Cross with four letters S - a symbol of unity and a trademark of the church, characteristic by the four letters S that face each other.
Central dome - painted by artists from Greece.
Altar apse - painted by academic painter prof. Vidoje Tucovic.
Paintings - made by academic painter Radan Radojlovic.

Part of the church complex consists of:

Parish house - consisting of guest rooms and a library.
Church shop - equipped with a large selection of church literature and icons.

Best time to visit the church

Visiting time: every day from 8 am to 7 pm.
Liturgy schedule: prayers and worship services are held regularly in the church.

How to get to the Church of the Transfiguration Zlatibor?
The church Crkva Preobrazenja Gospodnjeg is located in the blind alley Caldov put near the Tourist Organization of Zlatibor. You can reach it in different ways.

By car: from the roundabout of the main road you can go down Miladina Pecinara Street or Street Ulica Sportova, which will take you to the church itself.
By taxi: Taxi Zlatibor, 060 / 020-63-10; Maxi Taxi 063 / 880-74-15;
On foot: commencing from the park, via Miladina Pecinara Street, you can walk to the church.

Additional information
Dress code: it is recommended that you come to church properly dressed in clothes that cover the shoulders and knees.