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    Tourist Attractions in Serbia

    The most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions in Serbia. Photos and a brief description.

    About Serbia

    Serbia is located in Southeastern Europe. Winters in the country are cold, snowy and short. There are 4 mountain systems in Serbia. This contributes to the development of ski tourism. The prices for skiing are relatively low, and new trails appear regularly. The most popular resort is Kopaonik.

    The country provides excellent opportunities for recovery. There are thermal springs and incredibly healing air. The most famous resorts are Sokobanja, Vrnjachka Banja, Bukovichka Banja. Serbia has a very rich nature. It is impossible to ignore the Danube and the Djerdap Gorge. A very interesting national park is Shar-Planina, Tara, Frushka-gora. There is a popular piece lake in Belgrade, which is incredibly clean. In the park near it, Belgraders love to spend time.

    The culture of Serbia has survived thousands of years. Its monuments are numerous monasteries and churches, which are famous for their frescoes. Despite numerous wars, Serbian fortresses are perfectly preserved and receive not only tourists, but also various festivals, such as the EXIT music festival. The most popular cities in Serbia are Belgrade, Subotica, Novi Sad, Nis. Tourism in Serbia is not very popular. It is relatively inexpensive, but there is something to see. There are many historical and architectural monuments in the country, beautiful nature and a pleasant climate.

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    Top Tourist Attractions in Serbia

    Belgrade Fortress

    For more than 1000 years, the fortress has been standing on a 125-meter hill near the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Its territory is divided into the Upper and Lower City. Inside the fortress there are two ancient churches, monuments, ruins of Roman settlements, defensive buildings. Five towers tower above the fortress, and you can enter the citadel through 12 gates. You can see the magical landscapes from Kalemegdan Park. There you can also relax in a cafe.

    Belgrade Fortress
    Orthodox monasteries in Kosovo

    Orthodox monasteries in Kosovo

    It is part of the UNESCO heritage, which consists of three monasteries and one church. A valuable example of Byzantine and Western Romanesque church architecture. They were built in the XIII-XVI centuries. The monastery of High Dechany was the first to be included in the list of protected objects. He is known for his frescoes. This is a valuable example in Byzantine art. The remaining monasteries were included with the heritage site two years later.

    Djerdap Gorge

    This is one of the most beautiful places in Europe, where the Danube stands in all its glory. In the Djerdap gorge, near Golubac, it reaches the greatest width – 6.5 km and the greatest depth – 82 meters. Tourists are taken on cruises through the entire gorge, which consists of four smaller gorges and three basins. In places, 300-meter cliffs rise above the river. There are also many ancient fortresses on the banks of the Danube.

    Djerdap Gorge
    Studenitsa Monastery

    Studenitsa Monastery

    This is a monastery located in the mountains on the right bank of the Studenitsa River. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin and is one of the most luxurious and richest Serbian Orthodox monasteries. The Studenitsa was founded in 1190 by Stefan Nemanja. There are two churches inside the monastery: the Church of the Theotokos and the Church of Joachim and Anna. The monastery is known for its Byzantine-style frescoes.

    Smederevskaya fortress

    The fortress was built in 1430, when Smederevo was the capital of the country. The fortress has the shape of a triangle. On one side it borders the Danube, on the other with the Jezava. The third side was protected by fortifications. The fortress was defended by a 2-meter wall and 25 towers. In Maly Grad there was a printing house, a jewelry workshop, two churches, a palace, and other buildings. Veliky Grad was a trade and craft center.

    Smederevskaya fortress
    Devil's City

    Devil's City

    This is a place shrouded in legends on Mount Radan, 27 km from the city of Kurshumlia. It consists of 202 stone pillars. Their height ranges from 2 to 15 meters. The tops of the pillars are crowned with stone caps. The Devil's City was formed due to weathering, but the locals came up with many legends. Therefore, many excursions are held there at night.

    Skadarlia

    This is a block that is located along the 600-meter Skadarska Street. Its history dates back to the 30s of the XIX century. Gypsies, artisans, and merchants settled on it. After a few decades, artists and writers began to inhabit the street. That is why it is the most bohemian old quarter in Belgrade, where there are many galleries, antique shops, cafes and restaurants.

    Skadarlia
    Shar-Planina National Park

    Shar-Planina National Park

    Shar-Planina is a mountain range 85 km long. It is located in the central part of the Balkans. The area of the park is about 40 thousand hectares. The height of more than 100 peaks reaches 2000 meters, and about 30 – more than 2500 meters. On the territory of Serbia there is the highest mountain Bistra, its height is 2651 meters. The park has an incredibly rich flora and fauna. In addition, there are more than 40 churches and monasteries, tombs, fortresses on its territory.

    Ada Tsiganliya

    One of the largest piece lakes in Europe is located just a few kilometers from the center of Belgrade. It is located near the Ada Tsiganlia Peninsula, a favorite vacation spot of Belgradians. Thanks to the filters installed on the dams, the water in the lake is the purest. A healing microclimate has formed there, there is a lot of greenery on the island. Ada Tsiganliya has more than 50 sports facilities for active recreation.

    Ada Tsiganliya
    Sopochany

    Sopochany

    The Orthodox monastery in the valley of the Rashka River was founded by Urosh I in 1263. A little later , the Church of St. The Trinity, which has survived to the present day. Trinity Church is interesting for its frescoes. They have light, light colors and depict biblical images and scenes from the life of the kings of the Nemanich dynasty. This is an incredible achievement of Serbian culture, which has been perfectly preserved.

    Petrovaradinskaya Fortress

    The impregnable fortress, which was the place of storage of the treasures of the Habsburg dynasty, is very well preserved. It was laid on the Danube in 1692 by Prince Krut for protection from the Turks. At that time, 16 km of underground passages stretched under the fortress. Today there is an archive, museums, cafes, restaurants, hotels, galleries on its territory. It also annually receives music fans who come to the EXIT festival.

    Petrovaradinskaya Fortress
    Sirogoino

    Sirogoino

    This is an open-air museum. Its territory is 15 hectares. On it you can see old huts built without a single nail, household items, a blacksmith shop, a bakery, the church of Saints Peter and Paul. Also there you can buy previously incredibly popular knitted clothes made of warm wool. Sirogoino is surrounded by beautiful nature, and the air there is considered healing.

    Tara National Park

    This is a park in the west of Serbia. It occupies part of Mount Tara, and its area is 22 thousand hectares. On the territory of the park there are gorges, canyons, sinkholes, coves, caves. There is also the shortest river in Europe – Vrelo. Its length is 365 meters. In the park you can go fishing in the purest piece lakes, try a local alcoholic drink – raki "Klekovacha". The park has a rich flora and fauna, and various festivals are held there in the summer.

    Tara National Park
    Nis Fortress

    Nis Fortress

    The history of the fortress dates back to the II century BC. It stands on the bank of the Nishava River, and its area is more than 22 hectares. Byzantine and ancient Roman buildings have been preserved on its territory. The current appearance of the fortress was given by Turkish architects in the XIII century. Inside the fortress there is a park, an art gallery, a cafe. And if its gates are restored, then it can become architecturally and functionally complete.

    Monastery of Manasia

    The monastery was founded by despot Stefan Lazarevich at the beginning of the XV century. It is located near the town of Despotovac. The monastery was fortified with walls and 11 towers. There was a huge library on its territory, books were copied. It is a valuable monument of Serbian culture. Frescoes of Manasia are also popular. The monastery includes cells, a refectory and the Church of the Holy Trinity.

    Monastery of Manasia
    St. Sava 's Church

    St. Sava 's Church

    On the Belgrade plateau, proudly towering over the city, there is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. This is the church of St. Sava. They began to build it in 1935 on the site where the relics of St. Sava were burned. But the work was interrupted and resumed only 40 years after the war. To this day, finishing works are being carried out in one of the parts of the temple. The height of the shrine is 82 meters, and the weight of the dome is 4 tons.

    Zhicha

    This is a convent in the historical region of Rashka. It was founded at the beginning of the XII century. The Ascension Cathedral of the monastery was the place of the coronation of the rulers of Serbia. In total, 19 rulers received the crown there. Paintings from 1220-1221 have been preserved in the Church of the Ascension of the Lord. Because of the war, the monastery suffered greatly, its medieval frescoes were destroyed. Today Zicha is one of the largest monasteries in Serbia.

    Zhicha
    Nikola Tesla Museum

    Nikola Tesla Museum

    This is the only museum in the world that owns real personal belongings of a scientist: patents, drawings, letters, photographs, drawings, books. It was founded on December 5, 1952 in a mansion in Belgrade. On the ground floor you can not only see, but also test inventions. Visitors have a chance to feel like a Jedi, try out a Tesla Coil. The scientist's belongings are stored on the second floor.

    Gazimestan

    It is a monument of Serbian history and culture. It is installed a few kilometers from the site of the battle on the Kosovo field. It bears the text of the Kosovo oath, which was given by Prince Lazar. The number of Turkish troops was several times higher than the Serbian army. One of the Serbs killed the sultan, but his son became the commander of the army. Lazar died in the same battle, his daughter was sent to the harem, and the Serbs lost their independence.

    Gazimestan
    Chele-Kula

    Chele-Kula

    It is an impressive and gloomy monument of history. It was built by the Turks when they suppressed the Serbian uprising in 1809. The rebel leader fired into a powder magazine, destroying both himself and his army. Then the Turkish troops stripped the skin from the skulls of the Serbs, stuffed it with straw and sent it to the sultan. A gloomy tower was built out of 952 Serbian skulls. Only 58 have survived to our days, they are surrounded by a chapel.

    Gamzigrad

    It is an architectural ensemble located in the east of Serbia. It was built in the III-IV century by order of the emperor. On its territory there is a palace, fortifications, cathedrals, a triumphal arch, a memorial. The complex can be considered a small town. It is a striking example of traditional Roman architecture. In 2007, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Gamzigrad
    Resava Cave

    Resava Cave

    This is a natural cave 20 km from Despotovac, which is one of the most visited. Its length is 2850 m, the length of the tourist route is 800 m. It is lavishly decorated by nature. Inside it are stalagmites, stalactites, columns, petrified waterfalls. This cave is about 80 million years old. Its territory is divided into four viewing halls. It is also said that before the start of the Kosovo battle, the Serbs hid treasures in the caves.

    Vrnyachka Banya

    This is the most popular balneological resort in the Rash region. It treats diseases of the digestive system and diabetes. It is known for its thermal springs, the temperature of which is equal to the temperature of the human body. They are located in a park area, and near them there are monasteries and ancient buildings that are listed in the UNESCO heritage list.

    Vrnyachka Banya
    Pokainitsa Monastery

    Pokainitsa Monastery

    This is an Orthodox monastery, which is located in central Serbia near the town of Velika Plana. It is one of the few monuments of wooden architecture in the country. The monastery was built in 1818 by Vuitsa Vulichevich. A year before the construction, he participated in the murder of his godfather. According to legend, the monastery got its name as a sign of the prince's repentance.

    Drvengrad

    The village was created by Serbian director Emir Kusturica for the filming of the film "Life as a Miracle". This is the embodiment of his childhood dream of an ideal village. It is located on the slope of the Mokra Mountain near the town of Uzhice. Today the village receives tourists, there is a hotel, a cinema, a library, a gallery and a church on its territory. There is a restaurant, a pastry shop, a swimming pool and much more. All the houses are made of wood.

    Drvengrad
    Shargan Eight

    Shargan Eight

    This is a narrow-gauge railway that runs between the settlements of Mokra-Gora and Shargan-Vitasi. Its laying began in 1916. Today, the train travels tourist routes in the form of an eight. Tourists are greeted by stunning views, a fortress in the city of Uzhitsa and ancient stations. The trailers are rare, you can climb on them and touch everything.

    Sokoban

    A resort in the east of Serbia near the town of Nis. Sokobanja lies between the mountains. The Sokobanska Moravica River flows near the resort. This is a wellness center for the treatment of nonspecific lung diseases. It is rich in thermal springs saturated with radon. The ionized mountain air of the resort is considered useful. The climate there is pleasant, without fogs and winds.

    Sokoban
    Zlatibor

    Zlatibor

    This is a tourist area in the mountainous area of Serbia. It is located 30 km from Belgrade. Zlatibor is a health resort, which is famous for its healing air. The numerous towns are quiet and very clean. Cottages and hotels have been built for tourists, prices in restaurants and cafes are low. The center of the region is the town of Kraleve-Vode surrounded by pine trees. Very picturesque hills in this area. Tourists like to take pictures here.