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Apr 19, 2024 · West Morava River. A popular summer destination for locals and tourists visiting Cacak. Every summer, it attracts a large number of tourists, but it is not overlooked even in the winter due to competition for the Epiphany Cross, which attracts a large number of foreign visitors and journalists. The City Beach in Cacak.
- Danielle Koch
- Ovčar-Kablar Gorge
- Tour Ovčar-Kablar’S Monasteries
- Monastery of St Nicholas
- Monastery of The Visitation
- Gradsko Šetalište
- National Museum
- Umetnička Galerija “Nadežda Petrović”
- Church of The Ascension of Christ
- Spomenik Stepi Stepanoviću
- Banja Gornja Trepča
West of Čačak is a place of mesmerising beauty, both for its nature and profusion of monasteries, which go back to the 1300s. More than 30 monasteries were founded around the gorge, and this has led to comparisons with Mount Athos in Greece. The rugged karst canyon is on the West Morava river and is named for the two mountains that tower above it: ...
Of the 30 monasteries established along the gorge, ten remain today, nine of which are still active. The earliest were founded in the 14th century after religious communities at Mount Athos fled the island and headed into Serbia to escape attacks by pirates. The majority are from the 16th and 17th centuries and had to be abandoned before being refu...
The oldest and maybe the most important of the remaining monasteries is at the base of Mount Kablar. Its exact origins are vague, but judging by its architecture the church can be dated to the 1300s. On the other hand a lot is known about the monastery and its monks in the 14th and 15th centuries because of the Nikoljsko jevanđelje. These were illu...
On the right bank of the Morava, nobody is quite sure who established this monastery. But its first mention was recorded in 1571 just 50 years before it was torn down. It was restored thanks to the efforts of one man, Nikifor Maksimović, who later became Bishop of Žiča. But that wasn’t the end of the monastery’s troubles as it was bombed by the Ger...
The most bustling urban street in Čačak is this east to west promenade. Gradsko Šetalište has stately old townhouses decorated with stucco garlands, and these are interspersed with nondescript modern buildings. The street is Čačak’s centre for commerce and dining, and is flanked by restaurants, shops and ice cream parlours. On warm, sunny days Grad...
This institution has different departments spread across Čačak, but the permanent exhibition is in the palace of Jovan Obrenović. This building dates to 1835 and was commissioned by the brother of modern Serbia’s first monarch, Miloš Obrenović. Čačak and Serbia have come through a famously complicated and bloody history, and the museum will help yo...
Serbia’s foremost impressionist and fauvist painter, Nadežda Petrović was born in Čačak in 1873. Despite dying young while serving as a nurse in the First World War, she is held in high regard and appears on Serbia’s 200 Dinar banknote. Her namesake gallery is dedicated to modern and contemporary art. There’s a collection of Nadežda Petrović’s work...
At the highest point of the city is a church that dates right back to the end of the 12th century. According to tradition it was commissioned by Stracimir Zavidović who was the brother of the epoch-making ruler Stefan Nemanja. One of the exciting things about the church is that it wasn’t pulled down during Ottoman dominion, and instead it was conve...
Through all its years of occupation by foreign empires Čačak was notorious for putting up stubborn resistance. So it’s no shock that one of the city’s most famous figures was a general. Stepa Stepanović lived out his life in Čačak, and was one of the protagonists of the First and Second Balkan Wars and then the First World War. Before those he had ...
Between the slopes of the Bukovik and Vujan mountains, Banja Gornja Trepča is a spa resort wreathed in beech and oak forest. It’s only 18 kilometres from Čačak and you’ll know from the many igneous rock formations that a lot of seismic activity happens here. There are three springs, each with same chemical composition as they have the same subterra...
Dec 16, 2018 · Ovcar-Kablar Gorge. 51. Valleys. By 526virtuala. It's really really mind blowing atmosphere, you can hike up in 25-30 minutes to the top, signs are easy to understand... 2. Cacak Gimnasium. 11. Educational sites • Government Buildings.
- Napali Coast Wilderness Area. When you see pictures of Kauai, they’re usually showing the Napali Coast. Napali Coast State Wilderness Park covers the northwest coast of Kauai.
- The Best Beach on Kauai. Ke’e Beach is our favorite beach on Kauai. Located at the end of the Kuhio Highway, Ha’ena State Park is home to working lo’i kalo (taro patches), heiau (temple), trailheads for the Kalalau Trail and Hanakapi’ai Beach and waterfall, and the popular Ke’e Beach.
- Kauai’s Best Botanical Garden. Limahuli Garden & Preserve is an ecological preserve built to protect the diverse plant and animal life in the valley. Settled for the last 1,500 centuries, the valley is home to native forests, endangered animals, and archaeological complexes.
- Ha’ena Beach. Ha’ena Beach, despite the name, is not part of Ha’ena State Park so no reservation is required. The beach park is located immediately off the Kuhio Highway.
Sep 2, 2019 · It stretches to 2,250 hectares, 1,700 of which belongs to the Cacak territory. This exceptional area is also home to 10 medieval monasteries, the reason the gorge is often referred to as the ‘Serbian Mount Athos’. Surreal meanders ( courtesy of Svetlana Dingarac) This gorge is a must-see when traveling to Cacak.
Aug 27, 2021 · 8. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites. By gundjalon. St. Nicolas is archetype used for creation of image of Santa Claus used in western consumer society to boost spending... 2. Cacak Gimnasium. 10. Educational sites • Government Buildings. By stiklakafakravata.
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Cacak is also home to many parks and outdoor recreational areas, which make it an excellent destination for families. For example, Zapadna Morava River is a popular place to kayak and fish, while Guca Festival, held every August, is an exciting cultural event that showcases traditional Serbian music and dance.
