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]]>On our journey map, the first place we will visit is the ethnic village of Terzića Avlija. Here we will visit the museum of Serbian history and ethnic heritage in the open and learn to make the famous pottery from Zlakusa. Try traditional specialties and relax in modern apartments in a beautiful natural environment.
Ethno village has both open-air and closed museums. Here you can see a typical rural household from the surroundings of Uzice. It dates from the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. It is located not far from the center of the village, on a hill, just below the forest. “Terzića avlija” represents the former typical village yard, consisting of two old Serbian houses. One is 100 years old and built of unpeeled brick, with a roof of four water covered with old pepper tile.
“Potpeće” Cave
If you believe that the horseshoe brings happiness, “Potpeće” cave will be a special pleasure for you. Precisely because the entrance to this cave, built by the river of the sink, is exactly in the form of a horseshoe. This is a monument of nature and the most important speleological site in western Serbia. The entrance in the Cave, one of the largest in the Balkans, is over 50 meters tall, 12 meters wide at the bottom, and 22 meters at the top. It is classified as a natural wonder.
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National Museum in Zajecar is the home to over 800 interesting and valuable artifacts. Within the museum are several departments. Archaeological, Historical, Ethnological, Department of Art History, and the Department of Documentation.
Rtanj Mountain
The magnificent mountain Rtanj is the most mysterious place in Europe. It is also the world’s largest natural pyramid, which many says has not been sufficiently explored. There have been various traditions and legends related to Rtanj. And they have always attracted the unusual attention of people who lived in their surroundings.
For instance, legends like one of the hidden treasures deep inside the mountain. The secrets of aliens as well as glowing spheres with power. The stories of the positive energy. Also the amazing beauty, perfect geometric shape, and medicinal herbs that grow only on its slopes. All of this makes Rtanj a mysterious part of nature, whose secrets have not yet been discovered.
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For centuries the city perceived in its full size and beauty – by the sea. Seamen were bringing the seeds of unusual plants, exotic trees and fruits, and over time, Herceg Novi became a true botanical garden. Furthermore, the City nestled as an amphitheater, with a privileged view of the open sea. And even two opposite peninsulas – Luštica and Prevlaka. Between these peninsulas, sailors sail to compete in sailing, fishermen to offer catch on the market next morning, tourist boats cruise to the most famous excursions..
In summer it’s very active in the aquatorium. Yachts and large cruise ships draw attention to those who have sought peace in a coastal restaurant garden. The city port is “Škver“, which means the square, because it used to be there. In addition to the city port, there is a promenade, from Igalo to Meljin (5 km). Finally, along the longest coastal promenade, there is the largest exhibition of exotic plants in the open! Rare plants from all continents, palms, cacti, bananas, magnolia, bushy ornaments, mimosa, wild oranges, camellias, as well as oleander, eucalyptus.
Feel the pulse of this peaceful town and relax like a real local.
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]]>For many centuries, Serbian monasteries stands tall as the guardians of the tradition and past. Manasija monastery is one of the most significant monuments of Serbian medieval culture. It belongs to the so-called “Moravian school”. which Stefan Lazarevic built it in 15 century. Immediately after its foundation, Manasija became a cultural center of the state. Today many tourists visit the monastery, enjoying it’s high walls and unspoiled nature
photo by Galaxy Drone Team
Monastery Ravanica is a Serbian Orthodox monastery in Central Serbia. II was an endowment of prince Lazar of Serbia, who is buried there. Republic of Serbia declared Ravanica as Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1979.
Equally important, Lazarica church, named after its founder, Prince Lazar. It is located within confines of the Kruševac citadel. This church became an example for other churches in “Morava school” of architecture. We will also visit the National Museum and monument dedicated to heroes of Kosovo battle against Turks.
The Art of Religion
A monastery is laying on a grassy clearing on the left bank of the Ljubostinja river. It was the foundation of Princess Milica, the wife of Prince Lazar. Ljubostinja monastery marks the highest peak of Serbian artistic development in the period, immediately preceding the collapse of Serbia as an independent state.
The monastery complex comprises numerous buildings and encircled by a high defensive wall. The artistic treasure of Studenica is a priceless cultural and aesthetic heritage. Owing to its importance in 1986 UNESCO registrated Studenica in the world cultural heritage.
Uvac originates in Emperor’s village, at some 1460 meters above the sea level. It empties into the Lim river at around 440 meters above the sea level. Uvac lake was created by building a dam, at the altitude of 985 meters. The dam is 160 meters long and 110 meters high, length of the lake is 25 km.
Topola is a town in the very heart of Sumadija, in the vineyards area, known for the world famous wine production. This town was the center of many historical events during the 18th, 19th and 20th century. There is a complex comprising of the St. George Church, the Karadjordjevic Dynasty Mausoleum and the house of the royal family Karadjordjevic. Famous mosaics in the Church and in the crypt are the best achievements of fresco painting in Serbia. In the crypt there are the relics of the Karadjordjevic dynasty. The white marble from Carara in Italy is covering the Mausoleum.
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]]>Underground Belgrade is a new dimension of Belgrade.
Don’t deprive yourself of incredible sites and historical facts of Belgrade Underground. On this tour you will hear the legend from the Roman, Austrian, Turkish and later periods of Belgrade. Each of these periods brings some of its authentic charm.
Our White city is full of secrets. One of them is Roman well on “Kalemegdan” Fortress. Even Hitchcock said in 1964. a year after visiting the Roman well, that “such places are perfect for his inspiration “. The place is full of positive and negative energy, and both energies are bound incredibly by many legends and lectures.
Above the confluence of the Sava and Danube a fortress is marking the place where most of the armies and warriors were confronting in the history of Europe. The Old Continent does not remember that this amount of conflict marked the history of any other metropolis. The Belgrade Fortress therefore preserves the features of the Romans and their Singidunum, nicknamed on Celtic scaffolds. The first Christians who laid down faith lives were recorded here at the beginning of the fourth century.
Photo by Serbia Incoming DMC
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]]>The mysterious beauty between Tara and Shargan, the place where air currents bathe and rest tired people with balm, the colorful garden where everything shines and trembles!
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]]>In the extreme west, where the Drina river makes the biggest bend in its course, is located one of the most beautiful mountains in Europe – Tara. This mountain is an oasis of greenery, peace, and quiet. It spreads over 19,200 hectares and due to its exceptional natural rarities, in 1981. a good part of it was declared a national park. Mountain beauty Tara has the most positive energy and an exceptional concentration of negative ions vital to human health, so it will make you forget about all worries and surely become your peaceful green port. According to the legend, because of its magnificent beauty, the Old Slavic god Tar chose it as his home.
The lake Zaovine is located in the southern part of Tara Mountain, in the spatial landscape known as “Ravna Tara“. This landscape includes the settlement of Zaovine with 28 hamlets, Lake Zaovine, the canyon of White Rzav, and was declared a national park of Tara.
Due to its geographical position, Mokra Gora paid a price to Turks, Austro-Hungarians, and Germans. Thanks to Shargan, which has been used for centuries to trace important roads between Serbia and Bosnia, important roads passed through Mokra Gora from the earliest days. Once the steam locomotive Jira and today the train Nostalgia transports tourists with the famous Shargan Eight, introducing them to the richness and beauty of nature. of this end.
Come with us and indulge in the beauties of western Serbia!
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]]>It’s brighter than other heights because the sun unselfishly illuminates it – more than180 sunny days a year. The air is healing and intoxicating with flowers, trees, and wild roses that bloom over these areas, where the climates collide. It has endless meadows and watercourses, promenades, rest areas, and health trails. There are also villas and cottages, ski resorts on Tornik and Obudojevica, beaches around the mountain, fields for athletes, top hotels, cafes, and other places for great fun.
The congress and business structure already exist on Zlatibor, and new facilities are being continuously built, which offer everything you need for work and pleasure.
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]]>This trip is ideal for hedonists who like a slightly lighter pace, quiet and colorful cities, without too much crowd. In this city, you will be greeted by good and hospitable hosts, who will offer you some of the delicious specialties of this region, and a walk through Baščaršija is a real look back at the past and the atmosphere of Ottoman rule that is still alive on these timeless streets.
Mostar is a truly wonderful city, one of those timeless corners that entice tourists to visit them. We want to introduce you to a place where about one hundred thousand inhabitants live. The city is mostly tourist-oriented, with the fact that the diversity of the left and right banks cannot be bypassed. In Mostar, there is one townhouse, one mayor, and widely known symbols such as the Old Bridge, which was built back in 1566 at the request of the then Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Also, the city is further adorned by the Neretva, the old spirit of the bazaar and shops…
Let’s start this journey together, on which we will walk through the history, art, myths, and legends of two eternal Balkan cities – Sarajevo and Mostar.
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