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Karadjordje's mulberry, Smederevo

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Karadjordje's mulberry, Smederevo
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Karađorđe’s Mulberry is a historic tree in the centre of Smederevo, over 300 years old and considered a rare botanical landmark. It is closely associated with a key moment in Serbian history during the First Serbian Uprising. Despite its cultural importance, the tree is כיום in a fragile and deteriorating condition.

The Karađorđe Mulberry, locally known as “Karađorđev dud”, is both a natural and historical monument. Estimated to be more than three centuries old, the tree stands as a rare surviving example of its kind and has become deeply embedded in the identity of Smederevo. Its significance, however, extends beyond its age and botanical value, as it is tied to a pivotal событие in the early 19th century.

On 8 November 1805, during the First Serbian Uprising, the Ottoman city commander Dizdar Muharem Guša formally handed over the keys of Smederevo to Karađorđe Petrović beneath this very tree. This symbolic act marked the освобождение of the city and its re-establishment as a Serbian political centre for the second time in its history. Over time, the tree became a living witness to this მნიშვნელოვანი moment and a place of remembrance.

Today, although still standing, the mulberry tree is in a poor state of preservation due to its বয়স and environmental factors. Efforts to protect and conserve it have been undertaken, but its condition remains delicate. Nevertheless, it continues to attract visitors as a unique intersection of natural heritage and national history.

Opening times

open today

Monday	00:00–24:00
Tuesday	00:00–24:00
Wednesday	00:00–24:00
Thursday	00:00–24:00
Friday	00:00–24:00
Saturday	00:00–24:00
Sunday	00:00–24:00

Price:

Free

Author

Maria Veronese

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Public transport

Smederevo can be reached by regional buses and trains from Belgrade. The tree is located in the town centre, which is easily accessible on foot from the main bus station or via local transport routes.

Directions

From the centre of Smederevo, Karađorđe’s Mulberry is located on Ulica Slobode, within the central urban area. It can be reached بسهولة on foot from nearby landmarks such as the main square or the Danube riverfront.

Parking

Parking is available along surrounding streets and in nearby public parking areas in the town centre. Availability may vary, particularly during busy periods.

Coordinates

44.663572, 20.928496

DMS

44°39'48.9"N 20°55'42.6"E

UTM

34T 494331 4945581

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