Kragujevac
Oplenac & Topola
Royal church of St George with mosaics, about 40 min away.
Quick answer
St George’s Church at Oplenac is the mausoleum of the Karađorđević royal family, on top of a hill in Topola. Nearby Topola is where Karađorđe was chosen to lead the First Serbian Uprising in 1804.
Quick facts
- Type
- Royal church
- Where
- Kragujevac
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Entry
- Paid
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00–16:00
- Last checked
- 1 Nov 2026
What to see
- The church’s huge mosaic interior
- The royal crypt below
- Karađorđe’s Town and the museum in Topola
Map
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Getting there
Topola is about 40 minutes by car from Kragujevac. Tours also run from Belgrade.
Good to know
Combine it with a wine tasting in the Topola area, and check entry prices at the ticket office.
Stay nearby
Compare places to stay around Kragujevac.
See hotelsSources
- Wikipedia: Oplenac (facts, CC BY-SA)
- Serbia SuperFan: Kragujevac guide
Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.
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