‘Beli Anđeo’ (‘White Angel’) in Mileševo
Beli Anđeo
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The 'White Angel' fresco, a masterpiece of Serbian medieval art from the 13th-century Mileševa Monastery, depicts an angel at Christ's empty tomb. An image of it was famously sent into space as a symbol of peace.

📜 Masterpiece of Serbian medieval art, the 'White Angel' fresco is located in the 13th-century Mileševa Monastery, a UNESCO-protected site. An image of the fresco was famously sent into space as a symbol of peace.

Why Go

✨ See one of the finest examples of Serbian and European medieval art
🕊️ Experience a universal symbol of peace and hope
🏛️ Explore a historic 13th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery
🏞️ Enjoy the spiritual radiance and natural beauty of the Mileševa valley
😇 Depicts Archangel Gabriel showing Christ's empty tomb
✨ Enigmatic facial expression often compared to Mona Lisa

Why Avoid

🙏 Religious site, Orthodox customs expected
📸 Photography restricted in some areas

🕒 Hours Summer: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Winter: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Monday.

🅿️ Parking Available outside the monastery.

Getting There

🚗 Monastery is about a 4-5 hour drive from Belgrade.

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