Krnjevo: Wooden Church, School History and Winegrowing

• According to tradition, the wooden Church of Saint George dates to the mid-18th century.
• The church houses a collection of icons dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
• The old school building next to the wooden church dates from 1779; the school is considered the third-oldest in Serbia.
• The Church of Saint Sava was the first Orthodox church built in communist Yugoslavia.
• The “Dani Mije Krnjevca” gathering has been held in Krnjevo since 2001.
• The Radovanović Winery is located in Krnjevo, right next to the E75 motorway; its vineyards at the Golač site above Krnjevo cover 39 hectares.

The wooden Church of Saint George is a concrete starting point for exploring the area’s cultural history. Its dating to the mid-18th century should be understood as tradition. The church is also classified as a cultural monument of great significance. It houses a collection of icons whose works date from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Thus, the site brings together the traditional dating of the building and the somewhat later history of its collection.

The old school building stands next to the wooden church and dates from 1779. The school is considered the third-oldest in Serbia. The different details help distinguish the two buildings: an approximate historical date is handed down for the church, while a specific year is given for the school building. This makes the neighbouring structures distinct points of reference in the history of the town.

The Church of Saint Sava is another important part of Krnjevo’s history. It was the first Orthodox church built in communist Yugoslavia. This distinguishes it from the wooden Church of Saint George: here, the focus is on the building’s place in a particular political and historical context, while the other church is associated with its traditional dating and collection of icons. If you are interested in religious and cultural history, you can thus distinguish two different aspects of the town without treating them as part of a single building history.

The Radovanović Winery is located right next to the E75 motorway. Its vineyards are at the Golač site above Krnjevo and cover 39 hectares. This clearly distinguishes the winery in Krnjevo from the vineyards at the higher-elevation Golač site. Krnjevo is also listed as a winegrowing locality on the Velika Plana wine map.

The “Dani Mije Krnjevca” gathering, held in Krnjevo since 2001, is another possible reason to visit. Since the exact event dates are important for planning, check them before your trip. This lets you see whether the gathering fits your stay, rather than assuming it will take place regardless of the date.

Base your comparison on your travel dates and whether you are especially interested in the churches and school history, winegrowing or the gathering.

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What is known about the wooden Church of Saint George?

According to tradition, it dates to the mid-18th century and is classified as a cultural monument of great significance. The church houses a collection of icons dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

What is the significance of the old school building?

The building next to the wooden church dates from 1779. The school is considered the third-oldest in Serbia.

When is the “Dani Mije Krnjevca” gathering held?

The gathering has been held in Krnjevo since 2001. Check the exact dates before your trip.

Go to the overview of the wider travel region: Podunavlje District.