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S E R B I AExperience it with all your senses
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One o the last undiscovered tourist destinations in
Europe, Serbia is now on the up, charming visitorswith its bustling cities, beautiul countryside and
riendly, passionate people.
Still unspoiled by mass-tourism, Serbia is now an
exceptional destination at incredibly good value.
This brochure presents highligts o Serbias tourist
oer. It is a guide to the best destinations and most
interesting attractions in Serbia, including ood,
wines, culture and activities.
National TourismOrganization of Serbia
Welcome toSerbiaA land of contrasts with cities that rock
Serbia is a land ull o surprising con-
trasts that oers tourists a
truly warm and hospitable
welcome catering or everyody.
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BelgradeFor centuries, Serbias capital
city, Belgrade, has shaped itselon the banks o the Danube and Sava
rivers, meandering around
its jewel, the Kalemegdan Fortress.
www.tob.co.yu
It is a city where living with charm and hedonism
is a way o lie. You will be hooked by the capitals
unique atmosphere. Belgrades culture is a mix o
oriental passion combined with European nesse,
which produces a unique experience or the visitor.Belgrade combines arts and culture with great
architecture both classic and modern.
The city has a range o museums and galleries or
those seeking to enjoy a more cultural experience:
the Museum o Contemporary Art, the National
Museum and the Ethnographic Museum, the Gal-
lery o Frescoes and the Palace o Princess Ljubica.
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Belgrade byNight
Whether it be a night out having dinner with live
music in the Bohemian Skadarlija district or relaxing
at one o the citys antique caes or in a houseboat
singing and dancing to traditional olk music or
enjoying the citys burgeoning club scene o
international repute, two things are guaranteed
style and relaxation with riends.
What is more, Belgrade like the rest o Serbia, oers
a range o restaurants and hotels that compared to
most European cities oer great value and will not
make a dent in the wallet!
www.tob.co.yu
Belgrade boasts some o
the greatest nightlie to be ound
anywhere in Europe, which includes a
variety o perormance arts
including world-class operas,
concerts and theatre perormances
in essence theres something
or everyones tastes.
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Also known as the Serbian Athens Novi Sad our-
ishes in education, culture, museums, galleries,
libraries and theatres.
Known or being a heaven o tranquillity and toler-
ance, as such, the city has attracted a myriad o
communities through its turbulent history.
Its architectural jewel is the Petrovaradin ortress
perched above the Danube. It hosts museums and
art galleries, and in the summer, Exit, the largest
music estival in southeast Europe.
In Novi Sad, hedonists will enjoy immensely the
Vojvodinian gourmet specialities served to the
accompaniment o tamburitza orchestras playing
in the background.
Novi Sad
www.novisadtourism.com
Stretching along the banks o
the Danube, Novi Sad is theelegant capital o Vojvodina.
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In the shadow o its oak and hornbeam trees, there
are 17 Orthodox monasteries dating rom the 15th
to the 18th century. Each is a masterpiece in its
own right. Hence, Fruska Gora is also known as theSerbian Holy Mountain.
On the slopes o the Fruska Gora, orchards and
vineyards delightully stretch out providing deli-
cious organically grown apples, cherries, pears,
apricots, honey and some o the best tasting Ries-
ling wine to be ound in the country.
Fruska GoraNational Park
www.serbia-tourism.org ; www.fruskagora.co.yu
This orested mountain in the vicinity o
Novi Sad boasts exceptional
wildlie and ora diversity.
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SremskiKarlovci
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Nestled between the majestic Danube
and the National Park o Fruska Gora,
the charming baroque town
o Sremski Karlovci is a must.
It has remained a spiritual and cultural centre
or Serbs as it used to be under the
Austro-Hungarian Empires rule.
Here the social nobility remains and cordiality
and hospitality reign in a restul environment.
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Located at the extreme north o Ser-
bia, Subotica is the Serbian
gate to Middle Europe.
The town is known or its multi-ethnic mix which
inuences its diverse cultural lie today.
This panonian Saint Moritzonce used to attract the
rich and amous rom Vienna, Budapest and other
European capitals.
Visitors will be delighted by its numerous
historical buildings in the Secession style and its
charming atmosphere, in the shade o its many
trees.
You will be charmed by its Belle Epoque
architecture, dating rom the times when it was a
chic spa visited by Europes rich and wealthy.
Horseback riding, cycling, sailing, a carriage ride
through the centennial orest, a visit to the zoo or a
arm in the vicinity, are some o the activities
available when visiting the area.
Local ood is inuenced by traditional Hungarian
cuisine that is oten served with a locally produced
wine, grown in the sandy terrain near the lake.
Palic Lake
Subotica
www.serbia-tourism.org ; www.subotica.co.yu
Only a ew minutes drive away
rom Subotica, it is the largest
and most beautiul lake in the
Vojvodina region.
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DanubeThe second longest European
waterway brings together East and
West as it majestically ows
through Serbia.
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Cruising down the Danubes 588km, you will be
enchanted by the variety o landscapes: elds o
sunowers and wheat, orchards, vineyards, bays, islands,
sandbanks with lush vegetation, dense orests and
shing spots.
Some o the most impressive sights are the cities o Novi
Sad and Belgrade, the medieval ortresses o Smederevo
and Golubac and the Trayans tabula marking the spot
where the Roman Emperor crossed the Danube.
The scenery becomes truly breathtaking as you cruise
through the Iron Gate, a narrow gorge between the
Carpathian and the Balkan Mountains.
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visit www.kopaonik.net
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Listed as a National park in 1981,
Kopaonik is amous or its natural
beauty ourishing meadows, r
tree orests, rich ora and auna, river
valleys and water-springs.
Skiing and snowboarding in Kopaonik will suit
skiers o every skill level, rom the beginner tothe most experienced. With 21 ski runs and good
dumps o snow skiing season on Kopaonik oten
starts as early as December and nishes as late as
April.
Most o the hotels have direct access to the slopes
and chair lits, which means skiers dont have to
venture too ar to get started.
www.kopaonik.net
In winter
Mount Kopaonik
In summer
It makes an ideal environment or mountaineering,
hiking, mountain biking, rating, paragliding and all
kinds o open air activities.
Located about our hours drive or 280 km rom
Belgrade and 120 km rom the nearest airport in Nis,
the resort hosts a series o hotels and apartments that
can cater or up to 3,000 people.
It is more than a tourist resort. It is a small town with a
lively atmosphere, many restaurants, bars, nightclubs,
casinos, shops and a convention centre.
The mountain o Kopaonik,nicknamed the roo o Serbia
is not only the highest peak in
Serbia but also the countrys top
ski resort o European repute.
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Today, it is a highly developed resort with all the
necessary acilities while the surrounding villages o
Sirogojno and Gostilje are more involved in
ethno tourism.
An excursion to the Sirogojno open-air ethno
museum is a visit you dont want to miss!
Mount Zlatibor
www.zlatibor.co.yu; www.serbia-tourism.org
Zlatibor mountain o golden pine
trees and its resort Kraljeve Vode
were once avourite
destinations or the Serbian
aristocracy enjoying ideal
climate, romantic atmosphere,
and endless ragrant meadows with
medicinal herbs and pastures.
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Sargan
An iron road with a aring iron car
carrying passengers will run across
Sargan...
It is exactly the way the prophet Mitar Tarabic had
perceived the uture in the early 19th century and
that events have since revealed.
Sargan, 8-shaped railway road and the old no. 82
steam-locomotive are now renovated and ready towelcome you or a 13.5km long and incredible
merry-go-round through 20 tunnels and above
breathtaking views. Ater the journey, don`t miss a
stop at the magic springs and the wateralls or a visit
to the surrounding village households.
The airy tale atmosphere charmed the world
amous ilm director Emir Kusturica. This is wherehe shot his last movie and built an ethno village
a must or all visitors!
www.zlatibor.co.yu; www.serbia-tourism.org
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Tara was awarded National
Park status in 1981 and is widely
regarded as one o Serbias best
preserved wooded mountains.
Mount TaraNational Park
www.serbia-tourism.org
The mountain is home to over 153 bird species and
some o the rarest trees, including the Panciceva
Omorika, the Queen o all endemic species inEurope. The mountain oers many leisure
opportunities or visitors, including hiking and
mountain biking across its our canyons whilst the
Perucac and Zaovine lakes provide great sailing, shing
and swimming.
Visitors to the park also have the chance to
experience the amous Gorusica Rainorest lush
rare vegetation the only one o its kind to be ound
anywhere in Europe.
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Popular among many visitors, the monasteries are atestament to the orthodox religion through the
centuries.
The monastery o Studenica was listed in 1986 by
UNESCO as World Heritage. Zica, Sopocani, Mileseva,
Ravanica, Ljubostinja, Rudenci, Kalenic, Manasija are
architectural beauties.
These prominent monasteries tell the story o the last
ten centuries o Serbian history.
Monasteries
www.serbia-tourism.org
Medieval Serbian rulers built many
ne monasteries throughout Serbia,
oten located in the most majestic
terrain some even hidden in the
mountains. In the past, Serbian
monasteries were oten the only
reuge o Serbian spirituality.
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Apart rom traditional hospitality, or which the town
has been amous rom ancient times, Smederevo
oers its guests many cultural and historical
monuments including the towns impressive ortress
the largest to be ound in Serbia. Also popular with
visitors is the recreational playground on the banks o
the Danube - Jugovo, in addition to wine cellars and
many popular restaurants all oering local dishes.
SmederevoThe town o grapes and wine, the
town o youth, the town worth
seeing. It spreads on the slopes o the
hilly region o Sumadija,
descending to the banks o the
Danube.
OplenacChurch o Saint George, a unique monument to
Serbias cultural and historical heritage, stands on its
peak. This white marbled ve-domed mausoleum o
Karadjordjevic dynasty, is decorated with an impres-
sive 15,000 pieces mosaic, depicting biblical scenes
copied rom medieval rescoes rom more than 70Serbian Orthodox Monasteries.
Oplenac is also home to the Triumph white wine,
once produced exclusively or King Aleksandar Kar-
adjordjevic, based on an original recipe o German
winemakers. A taste you dont want to miss!
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The hill o Oplenac, in the heart o
the picturesque Sumadija region, is a
oundation o the modern Serbian State.
This is where the rst rebellion against
the Ottoman Empire took place, 200
years ago, when Serbia started building
a modern State.
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Vrsac
It is the business center o the region and spiritual
center o the Banat Episcopacy; it is town o
culture, art ad entertainment. There are great old
cultural institutions in Vrsac, such as City LIbrary,
City Museum and National Theater. Although it
is in act a small town, Vrsac is rich in diversity
o religion and cultures. It is town o green parks
and promenades, with numerous holiday resorts
The old Central European town,
Vrsac is wrapped up in spiritual and
creative energy.
throughout the Vrsac Mountains and surrounding
places. Vrsac is also home to a well known ight
academy, and several airborne sportsclubs or
parashooting, gliding, and paragliding. Today, the
entire area where Vrsac Mountains meet gentle
Banat plains is planted with grapevine, making it one
o the most important viticultural regions in Serbia.
www.serbia-tourism.org
Hotel Villa Breg
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Riesling, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon, Cabernet and
Merlot are some o the enchanting varieties grown
in Oplenac, Fruska Gora, Vrsac and Palic regions.
Ausbruch and Bermet, the ofcial wines o Austrian
and German Courts are still grown in Sremski Karlovci.
So, roll up your sleeves and be prepared or a
pleasant surprise as you tour amily owned wineestates.
This is wine making like it used to be grapes rom old
amily root stock, barrels, bottles, cork and o course,
time. In an age o mass production, sometimes it is
good to get back to good old ashioned basics!
Vineyards
www.serbia-tourism.org
Wine growing has been common
in the region since Roman times.
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Bird Watching
One o the best places to see them is Carska Bara
Bird Sanctuary.
You could also try the lush Ludas Lake Nature
Reserve, one o Europes pristine wetland areas and
a national treasure o bio-diversity. Dont orget
the camera, as there are numerous rare plants and
animal species to complete the picture.
Whether youre a seasoned bird watcher or just
interested in something truly unique, these are
the places to go.
www.serbia-tourism.org
Serbia is home to an astonishing 270 spe-
cies o birds or 80 per cent o all
bird species to be ound in Europe.
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There are many spas in Serbia that
are highly respected or their unique
medicinal and
vitality programs.
Spas
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Unlike most spas, the emphasis is placed on
treating specic ailments and devising on-goingtreatments to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.
The most visited spas are: Vrnjacka banja, Soko
banja, Kanjiza, Koviljaca and Zlatibor spa.
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Rural Tourism
www.serbia-tourism.org ; www.selo.co.yu
Way o lie in many Serbian villages
remains unchanged and untainted with
modern ways.
Serbian villages oer laid back pace and warm
welcome to visitors. Touring through Serbias
countryside, you can enjoy diverse eco-systems,
rich ora and auna, and a wildlie that ranges
rom rare birds to many animals still ound in the
wild. Rivers, lakes and clean air all contribute
to the perect escape rom 21st century living
allowing time or reection, tranquillity and
relaxation.
For the more active, the Serbian countryside also
provides a rich cultural experience reected in
traditional architecture, numerous monasteries and
traditional arts and crats still widely practised today.
Hiking, bird watching, shing, horseback riding, and
mountaineering are some o the popular activities
to be ound in rural Serbia so why not discover it
or yoursel?
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visit www.serbia-tourism.org
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HorsebackRiding
It has a history dating back 200 years or
breeding thoroughbred horses. Riders are oered
the choice o riding thoroughbred or pure-bred
horses, with classes or children and adults o all
skill levels in
addition to authentic carriage rides.
In the heart o the Panonian plain, you can watch
some o the most prized horses o the region
gallop and race. There is also a unique equestrian
museum, art gallery, a hippodrome and the
blacksmiths museum that will make your stay an
unorgettable experience.
An hour and a hal drive away rom Bel-
grade you will nd the Zobnatica eques-
trian centre.
Today this majestic building inspired by medievaltimes is a luxurious hotel where guests can indulge
themselves in a perect retreat.
Also within the grounds is an internationally
acclaimed horse stables oering horse-riding to the
visitors.
The locals here take pride in telling the love story o
Bogdan Dundjerski and his beautiul wie Mara.
An experience not to be rushed and an experience
to remember.
Fantast Castle
www.serbia-tourism.org
This amous castle was home o the
Dundjerski amily one o the richest
Serbian amilies o 19th century.
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Serbian Food
www.serbia-tourism.org
The cities have many ne restaurants all oering
great value when compared to other European
eateries. Local speciality dishes include sh, stews,
grilled meats, ne cheeses and vegetables are or
the most part locally and organically grown.
Serbian ood is best enjoyed with ne local wines,
local beers and excellent local brandies.
Serbia is quickly becoming the ood
Capital o Eastern Europe with itsarray o many ne restaurants
oering something to tempt every
palate. From international cuisine
to more traditional local dishes the
gourmet traveller will
not be disappointed.
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Events
Events popular with tourists that are embracing
authentic olk creativity include Dragacevo
Trumpet Festival in Guca, Homolje Motis in
Kucevo, Shepherd Days in Kosjeric, and the Grape
harvesting estivals in Vrsac, Topola, Smederevo,Aleksandrovac and Sremski Karlovci.
The most prominent contemporary arts and
culture events include estivals in Belgrade such
as BITEF - International Theatre Festival, FEST
International Film Festival, BELEF Summer
Multimedia Festival and BEMUS the International
Musical Festival. Attracting many international
artists and a growing international attention is
EXIT the summer Music Festival in Novi Sad that
has become the most important estival o its kindin Southeastern Europe.
There are many communities o artists scattered
throughout Serbia and one o particular
prominence is in the small town o Kovacica, near
Belgrade, home to Slovakian naive art.
Sports events are also extremely popular, like the
Belgrade Marathon, the Ljubicevo Equestrian
Games, the Merry Rat down the Ibar river.
www.serbia-tourism.org
Numerous events are organized in Serbia
throughout the year, reecting creativeorce and spiritual wealth o the country.
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TOUR OPERATORS DIRECTORY / UK TOUR OPERATORS OFFERING TOURS TO SERBIA
AMADEUS WATERWAYS
21625 Prairie Drive, ChatsworthCaliornia USA 91311-5833Tel: + 1 818-428-6198Fax: +1 818-772-7335www.amadeuswaterways.com
AVALON WATERWAYS
5301 S. Federal CircleLittletonCO 80123Tel: +1 877-797-8797www.avalonwaterways.com
DANUBE RIVER CRUISES
1502 Augusta DriveSuite 415Houston, TX 77057Tel: +1 [email protected]
ADVENTURE DISCOVERY
Sterling House, 27 Hatchlands RoadRedhill, Surrey, RH1 6RWTel: 0870 794 1009Fax: 01420 [email protected]
VIKING RIVER CRUISES
Inc. Noble Caledonia Ltd.Tel: +44 (0) 207 752 0000Travel Rennaissance Holidays Ltd.Tel: + 44 01372 744455www.vikingrivers.com
BALKAN HOLIDAYS
Soa House19 Conduit StreetW1S 2BH, LondonTel: +44 (0) 207543 555,020 7543 5596/82www.balkanholidays.co.uk
CITY VACATIONS
Vacation House374 Cranbrook RoadGants Hill, Essex, IG2 6HWTel: +44 (0)208518 1010http://www.cityvacations.co.uk/
REGENT HOLIDAYS
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ABERCROMBIE & KENT
Sloane Square HouseHolbein Place London, SW1W 8NSTel: +44 (0) 845 070 0610Fax: +44 (0) 845 070 [email protected]
CRYSTAL SKI
Kings Place, 12-42 Wood StKingston-upon-ThamesSurrey, KT1 1JYTel: +44 (0) 870 405 [email protected]
THOMSON
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PROSPECT MUSIC AND ARTS TOUR
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EXPLORE WORLDWIDE
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INBOUND TOUR OPERATORS
ARGUS TOURS
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Tel/ax: +381 11 361 88 66e-mail: [email protected]
FAMILY TOURIST
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Tel: +381 11 3013 747, 301 3835Fax: +381 11 3031 923e-mail: [email protected]
MAGELAN CORPORATION
21000 Novi SadZmaj Jovina 23
Tel/ax: +381 21 420 680e-mail: ofce@magelancorp.co.yuwww.magelancorp.co.yuwww.visitvojvodina.com
KON TIKI TRAVEL
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PUTNIK
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TOURIST CENTRE KOPAONIK
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ZEPTER PASSPORT PCO/TRAVEL COMPANY
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TOP TOURS
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Publisher: National Tourism Organisation o SerbiaDecanska 8/5, tel: 381 11 3342 521, 3232 586, ax: 381 11 3221 068e-mail: [email protected], www.serbia-tourism.org
For Publisher: Miodrag Popovi, directorEditor: Jelena GrudiConcept, Design and Prepress: Coba&associates/BelgradePhotos: Dragan Bosni, Dragoljub Zamurovi, Milan Simi,TOB Archive,
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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE OF SERBIA
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Tourism organisations Airlines
TOURISM ORGANISATION OF BELGRADE
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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER NOVI SAD
21000 Novi Sad,Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 9Tel/ax: +381 21 421 811, 421 812e-mail: [email protected]
JAT LONDON
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