Ružica Church

Tucked into the lower ramparts of Belgrade Fortress, Ružica is one of the oldest churches in the Serbian capital and among its most atmospheric. Originally a fortress chapel and later a gunpowder store, it was rebuilt after the First World War using materials salvaged from the battlefield. Two chandeliers fashioned from spent cartridges, swords, and shell casings hang inside, a striking memorial forged from the debris of war. Ivy drapes the stone exterior, and statues of medieval and modern Serbian soldiers flank the entrance.