Crkva brvnara u Dobroselici

Log cabin church in Dobroselica - the most important information

This wooden church in the settlement of Dobroselica stands out among the places of worship of unique material and great spiritual significance. At 19 km from the tourist center of Zlatibor, you can see this building made of wood that preserves the tradition of the area and tells many stories from the past.

History of the church
The first log-shaped church was built on this site in the 17th or 18th century, and since then it has witnessed numerous interesting events. According to the legend, on one occasion, the locals disassembled this church overnight and moved it to another side of the hill in order to save it from the Turks. However, it didn't save it from destruction. In 1806, it was burned down by the Turks, and in 1821 a new church dedicated to the Holy Prophet Elijah was built on its foundations.

Significance of the church
As a martyr of history, this place of worship is very important for the inhabitants of this area. It is a symbol of the determination of the faith, which still preserves the elements of its original appearance. Apart from being significant from a spiritual and historical aspect, this log cabin enriches the landscape with its traditional construction made of natural materials.

What to see
The shape of the wooden church is a rectangle 8 m long and 5 m wide, which makes it one of the smaller religious buildings. However, it delights with its appearance and interior made of wood, so here you can see very valuable objects and paintings by famous artists.

Icons of the Most Holy Mother of God and Jesus Christ - works painted on boards
Imperial Doors - a painting by Janko Mihailovic Moler
West Door - carved in wood

Surroundings of the Church
In the vicinity of this unique small church, there are various tourist and catering facilities. One of the attractions that are well worth a visit is El Paso City - a themed complex unique to this area.

How to get to the church

You can easily reach the log cabin via the main road Belgrade - Bar. It is located 5km from the center of Vodice.