Film Friendly Towns & Municipalities

Description

Bač Municipality (the town which is the name sake of the area between the Rivers Danube and Tisa - Bačka) is situated in the South-Western part of the spacious Panonia lowland, in Vojvodina, even closer to the South-Western part of Bačka. It stretches over 367 km² and embraces six conglomerations (Bač, Bačko Novo Selo, Plavna, Vajska, Bođani, Selenča) with the total population of  15,292.

Bačka Municipality is close to the country border, its Western border being the River Danube (in the total length of 43 km). A canal that is an integral part of the Danube –Tisa - Danube hydrosystem is traversing Bač and 12 km from Bač, in Vajska neighborhood, there is a lake called “Provala” with a swim area and sand beach; the Municipality is intersected with waterways that do not have natural discharge and ponds and swamps abound.

The sites of tourist and geographic interest in the territory of Bač Municipality include the Bač Fortress from the 14^th century, a Franciscan Monastery from the 12^th century, Bodjani Monastery from the 15^th century, the remnants of a Turkish Bath – Hammam from the 16^th century. The bicycle route stretching along Danube in Bač Municipality is a part of the EuroVelo 6 long-distance cycling route;

Dominant architectural style in the center of Bač is in the spirit of the architecture characteristic for late 19^th and early 20^th century; the Franciscan Monastery features some architecture originating from late Romanesque period and Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicism periods; Župna church is in the Baroque style and the monastery adjacent to this church belongs to the late Classicism. Fortress is dominated by Medieval architecture with some elements of Renaissance.  Other parts of Bač and neighborhoods in this Municipality belong to the architectural style characteristic for Vojvodina.

Geographical position

GPS:  45°23′19″N19°14′07″E
Population: 5399
Distance from the airport: 140 km
Distance from the Capital: 140km
Distance from main traffic facilities: Bač is 65 km from Novi Sad, 140 km from Belgrade, and 120 km from Subotica.
Access roads: National road M-18 (Odžaci - Bač – Bačka Palanka)

Description

Beočin Municipality is located in the central part of Vojvodina Province, at the North-West of Serbia. Its territory is in the Northern part of Srem but according to administrative division it is a part of the Southern Bačka County. The Danube flows along the Northern part of the Municipality and separates the area of the Municipality from the territory of the City of Novi Sad. Southern part of the Municipality embraces the slopes of Fruška gora Mountain. On its Northern side, Beočin Municipality partly borders the Municipality of Bački Petrovac, at the Northern-East with the Municipality of Novi Sad, and on the North-West with the Municipality of Bačka Palanka. On the South-East side it borders Irig Municipality, and on the South-West the Municipality of Sremska Mitrovica. Novi Sad, the administrative center of  Vojvodina province, is 17 km from Beočin.

The Municipality covers an area of 186 km² and is one of the smallest municipalities in South Bačka County. According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Municipality is 15,726 with the total of 5,577 households. The population density is 84 people per a square kilometer, which is below the Serbian average. The Municipality is of rectangular shape stretching 7-10 km in the direction North-South and in the East-West direction it elongates for 27 km.

The area of Beočin Municipality features both hills and lowlands. The entire territory of the Municipality is leaning northwards, the highest level being Fruška gora, and the lowest part falling down to the alluvial soil of the Danube. According to the available referenced material, the relief of Beočin Municipality can be divided into five geomorphological units: the mountainous area, a plateau, valleys, and alluvial flat of the Danube.

Sights of tourist or geographic interest in the territory of your Municipality:

The Beočin Monastery, the Rakovac Monastery, the Old Špicer Palace, seven Christian Orthodox churches, three Roman Catholic  churches,  one Evangelist church and a Muslim community  center, the Heritage Museum in Čerević, the Gradina archeological site  in Rakovac, the White Quarry in Rakovac, the Ravne Palace in Sviloš, Andrevlje resort with a congress center, the sandy beach along the Danube in Beočin, the excursion areas on Brankovac, Zmajevac, Osovlje and Hladna voda, the children’s holiday camp of Testera, the Wine Route passing through Beočin Municipality, the Atos Koruška restaurant, etc.

Beočin has a relatively good traffic–communication and strategic position, and its potential in this regard far exceeds the present use. Municipality has a position that is favorable in terms of transit, and it is partly near the border. It has good traffic connections with more immediate as well as farther surroundings, primarily by the road to Novi Sad, Sremska Mitrovica, Belgrade and the border crossing towards the Republic of Croatia.

Geographical position

GPS:  45°11′32″N19°43′13″E
Population: 7839
Distance from the airport:  80 km from “Nikola Tesla” airport in Belgrade, and 40 km from the Čenej airport
Distance from the Capital: 100km

The Municipality boasts important road traffic corridors, namely:
-  National road class II no 116, Novi Sad – Beočin – Croatian border;
-  Municipal roads Rakovac-Zmajevac and Irig – Vrdnik – Rakovac;
-  National road class II no 125 connecting Beočin with Sremska Mitrovica.

Description

Boljevac Municipality is in the Eastern Serbia, covering the Northern part of the mountainous range, in Crni Timok river valley. Geographicly, its territory belongs to the Eastern Serbia, historically it belongs to Timočka Krajina and administratively to Zaječar County. It is surrounded by the municipalities of Bor, Sokobanja, Ražanj, Paraćin, Despotovac, Zaječar, and Knjaževac. The Municipality is almost completely enclosed by mountains: on the North and North-West with Kučajske mountains and Maljenik, on the South with the cliffs of Samanjac, Rtanj, Tumba and Slemen, on the East – with Tupižnica slopes.

Boljevac Municipality is very large (827 km²); it is a mountainous area rich in waterways; it has 24 administrative and 19 cadastral divisions. The Crni Timok river valley divides the territory of the Municipality in two, from South-West to North-East, the Northern part being higher and more spacious and the Southern one being lower and more densely populated.  It is situated at 260 – 1600 m.a.s.l.

The territory of Boljevac Municipality consists of 46% of arable land, 51% of forest area, 3% of roads and facilities.  Deciduous forests (beech) and pastures dominate. People engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry, its inhabitants spend their summers in the mountains (mountain cabins) as well but in rural communities.

Radovanjska river is almost as beautiful as Crni Timok, and Zmijanac and Arnauta are small rivers traversing Boljevac.  The Municipality has built a dam on Zmijanac. It is also a swimming area accompanied with sports facilities (located in the central part of the city).

Boljevac Municipality water potential is of significant tourist value. The most important waterway is Crni Timok (the black river) with its tributaries Radovanska river, Mirovštica and Arnauta. The Municipality also boasts many springs: the Crni Timok spring in Krivi Vir (Pećura), Lozica and Buk river source, Lukovsko vrelo, Radovanska river source, Grozničevac spring, Mirovštica spring.

Rtanj Mountain

It rises monumentally but calmly from the Crna Reka valley and ends in a perfect pyramid at 1566 m.a.s.l. According to the legend, a full-of-gold court palace of a wizard stood in its place. But the palace burnt in a fire and gold melted and poured down the walls creating a pyramid. Nature lovers, adventurists and mountaineers never miss the opportunity to climb to the top of Rtanj from where, if the weather is right, you can see the Danube, Avala, Kopaonik, Stara planina, and Vidin with a part of Bulgaria. That is why people say that when you climbed the top of Rtanj, you have mounted to the roof of Serbia.

At the South-East of Rtanj Mountain you can find Rtanj tea plants which are renowned for their therapeutic effect and exceptional aroma and taste.

Due to its beauty, virgin nature and rare plant species, Rtanj area has been protected by the Institute for Nature Protection.

Velika Brezovica

On the forest-covered slopes of South Kučaj, at 900 m.a.s.l. there stretches Velika Brezovica. This exceptionally beautiful landscape host a very comfortable 16-bed hunting cabin. This facility is run by “Srbijašume”. The territory of Boljevac Municipality hosts three hunting grounds, all of which are entrusted to the care of “Timočke šume”. Total hunting area is 85,000 hectares. Some of most important cultivated species include: fallow-dear, European roe deer, and wild boar. These hunting grounds are well technically equipped (waiting sites, feeding and drinking sites).

Bogovinska pećina (Bogovina cave) is a protected natural asset category III. Being more than 6,000 meters long, it was the longest cave in Serbia for a long time. It is located in the territory of Boljevac Municipality, at the Eastern perimeter of South Kučaj, in Bogovina village. It is 12 km from Boljevac.

The regulated part of the cave (600 m long and 80 cm wide paved path, with lighting) features:
1.    Concert hall – with its Northern wall covered in monumental ornaments, with a cupola and waterfalls of colors. It is grandiose and imposing and thanks to its good acoustics it was named ‘concert hall’. Different music and literary events can be organized here.
2.    Mining Hall – located on a terrace on the right side of the river canal. It is devoted to Bogovina miners.
3.    Cyclops Hall – abounds with decorations, mainly stalagmites.
4.    Brigand Hall – named after a 10 m tall russet stalagmite that symbolizes Hajduk Veljko.

The regulated part boasts a dozen more halls rich in cave decorations.

Pećura –Krivi Vir village hosts a complex of Crni Timok sources: it consists of a main source and a second, much weaker source. Pećura complex consists of three caves and one thermal spring with water temperature of 21-22°C.

Ilino village (5 km from Boljevaca) hosts Ilinsko vrelo – an abundant source of cold drinkable water springing out of a rock.

Traditional Serbian architecture with hipped roofs

Geographical position

GPS:  43°49′29″N 21°57′07″E
Population: 3333
Distance from the airport:  222 km from “Nikola Tesla” airport in Belgrade, and 125 km from the  airport in Niš .

Description

Golubac Municipality is on the North-East of Serbia, on 78 m.a.s.l.  and it covers 52 km of the Danube right side. The city is located on the  Danube where it enters Đerdap Gorge, at the foot of Kučaj Mountains.  Đerdap Nature Park, an area of unique beauty abounding with flora and fauna, spreads over more than 50 % of the territory of Golubac Municipality. It is the largest nature park in Serbia (63,608 ha) occupying more than a half of the it's territory. As many as four nature reserves are located in the territory of this Municipality (Golubački grad, Bojana, Bosman–Sokolovac, and Tatarski vis). Đerdap Gorge (so-called “Iron Gate”) is the largest river gorge in Europe with the mighty Danube breaking through the Carpathian Mountains in the length of 90 km. It consists of four minor gorges: Golubačka, Gospođin vir, Kazan (with max. depth of 90 m), and Sipska, and three valleys: Ljupkovska, Donjomilanovačka, and Oršavska. The territory of Golubac Municipality hosts Golubačka Gorge, Ljupkovska Valley, and Gospođin Vir Gorge.

Beg bunar water source in Livadice, Golubac Fortress, Brnjica River Canyon, Bosman Falconry Site, Bojana River Canyon, Golubac Gorge, Gospođin vir Gorge, Tumane Monastery, the Hermitage of Saint Zosim Sinajit, hiking trails with observation decks, two buildings protected by the National Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments, an ethnic heritage museum in Sladinac and an ethnic heritage exhibition in Dobra, a walking/bicycle trail, etc.

Geographical position

GPS: 44°39′00″N 21°37′35″E
Population: 1653
Distance from the airport: 140 km
Distance from the Capital: 120 km
National road M.21, so-called Đerdapska magistrala, passes through Golubac
Access roads: Đerdapska magistrala

Description

Kladovo Municipality is situated at the far East of Serbia and covers a part of Vlach-Pontian lowlands, namely Dunavski ključ (the Danube Key) named after a large meander which the Danube creates after it leaves Đerdap Gorge, and the East slope of Miroč Mountain.

Kladovo Municipality belongs to Bor County. It borders Majdanpek Municipality at the West, Negotin Municipality at the South and South-East, and at the North and the East, in the length of 91 km, the Danube substitutes the country border with neighboring Romania. It spreads over an area of 629 km² embracing 23 conglomerations with the population of 27,169 out of whom 6,534 live and work abroad.

The territory of Kladovo Municipality is dominated by hills and mountains, except of the farthest East area which belongs to the Vlach-Pontian lowlands (with the height above sea level varying from 40 m at the confluence of Slatina River into the Danube to 626 m.a.s.l. on Miroč Mountain).

When “Đerdap I” hydropower plant was built on the Danube near Kladovo, Đerdap Lake, the largest man-made lake in Serbia, was created. Two lakes are situated in the town, in the vicinity of Fetislam Fortress, one is a swimming area and the other serves as a recipient of atmospheric water.

The many-branched hydrological network with the Danube being the largest river and the richest in water, consists of Velika, Podvrška, and Rečka rivers which flow into the Danube, plus a large number of wells and several thermal springs.

The territory of Municipality covers about 28,000 ha forestland. Western part of Kladovo Municipality embraces some 30% of “Đerdap” Nature Park boasting a versatility of flora and fauna and many possibilities for the development of different types of outdoor activities and tourism (mountain climbing, speleology, hunting, fishing, bird watching, picking medicinal plants and fruits of the forest, etc).

Archeological sites:

Trajan’s Plaque – Roman emperor Trajan had built a road from Belgrade, thorough Đerdap Gorge, all the way to the place where he raised a bridge on the Danube (Trajan’s Bridge). He finished his road construction works in the year 100 A.D. marked the occasion placing a plaque with inscription. That plaque is now known as the Trajan’s Plaque (Tabula Traiana).

When Đerdap hydropower plant was built (in 1969), the Roman road was flooded and, to save the Trajan’s Plaque, the decisions was made for it to be cut out and raised 21 meters. It can be seen only from the Danube.

This site is protected by the National Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments as an immovable cultural asset of exceptional importance.

Hajdučka vodenica (Brigand’s Watermill) – Mesolithic and Iron Age necropolis were discovered in archeological research. Also discovered were the remains of a Fortress originating from the Late Antique period that was renewed in the Byzantine period, at the time of the Emperor Justinian.  This site was populated until as late as the 15^th century.

Trajan’s Bridge –  The remnants of Trajan’s Bridge and Pontes Fortress are situated near Kostol Village, 5 km downstream from Kladovo. The bridge that was built in only two years, from 103 to 105 A.D., is a work of the Syrian architect Apolodor from Damascus. It is one of the most impressive architectural works from the Antique period. Together with portals, the bridge was 1133.90 m long and the part traversing the river bed was 1071 m.

Diana Zanes – Diana Fortress was erected at the very bench of the Danube, on a prominence near Sip Village. The construction of this structure made of dirt and wood is associated with the arrival of first military formations to the Danube at the beginning of the 1^st century. The larger stone fortification was created at the times of Emperor Trajan’s construction activities.

Fetislam Fortress – This fortification on the Danube was erected by the Turks in 1524. It was named Fetislam, which means “the triumph of Islam”, and divided into two – the Small Township and the Large Township. It is believed that the Small Township was the artillery base protect by the circular towers. Marble plaques paying tribute to the Sultan Mahmud II are now attached to the gates leading to the Fortress.

“Đerdap” Archeological Museum – Archeological museum in Kladovo was founded and opened in 1996 as a branch of the National Museum in Belgrade, with a task to collect, keep, develop professional and scientific documentation for, present and publish, namely to interpret the cultural heritage of the Danube Region – Đerdap. Abundant and versatile Đerdap archeological collection was developed for more than 50 years within the program of archeological excavations and research of Prehistoric, Roman and Medieval sites in the framework of the protection efforts undertaken through a multidisciplinary Đerdap project–Diana / Zanes Project.

“Đerdap I” hydropower plant – “Đerdap 1” hydropower and navigation system is a complex and multi-purpose facility that was built on the Danube, 943 km from where it flows into the Black Sea, in the period 1964 - 1970. It is still the largest hydropower endeavor on the Danube. It is 1,278 m long, absolutely symmetrical and designed in such a way that the countries (Serbia and Romania) have equal share of the main facility, maintaining and exploiting it in accordance with the agreement and conventions on construction and exploitation.

Old neighborhood in Kladovo – A pedestrian zone in the center of Kladovo which is protected by the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments as a singular cultural and historical area. The refurbished municipal building is located in the Old neighborhood, as well as many shops, restaurants, and other facilities of public interest, which makes it the crux of the social life in Kladovo.

Holy Trinity Monastery in Manastirica – The Monastery is located on 236 m.a.s.l., above a settlement with the same name. It was founded at the time of King Milutin. According to the legend, Olivera, Prince Lazar’s daughter, who was married to Sultan Bajazit lived there after Mongolians defeated her husband.

St. George’s  Church, Kladovo – About 1735 already the City of Kladovo had a small church of St. George which stored the inscriptions thanks to which we can today explain some parts of the history of the Orthodox Christian population of the region, maybe even the origin of the name of the city. Today’s St. George’s Church was built at the time of Obrenović Dynasty, in 1856, and it was sanctified a year later.

“The Foam” and “The Spark” weather balloon stations on Đerdap - Kazan, the most dramatic natural landscape along the Danube was at the same time the most dangerous for navigation during the old regime, before the dam was built. Difficult navigation conditions in Kazan were then regulated by a specific river traffic management and control system. The system consisting of six signal stations located at both sides of the Danube served as a sort of traffic lights on the Danube. A raised or lowered balloon signaled ship captains to pass through or to wait until the ship from opposite direction passes by.

“Đerdap” Nature Park – Đerdap Gorge and nature area along the gorge, as a spatial unit covering 63,608 hectares features exceptional cultural-historical assets, significant natural ecosystems which are of outstanding composition and rarity, the indigenous flora and fauna and well-preserved forests of natural composition and superior outlook. In 1974 this area was placed under protection as Đerdap Nature Park, the largest nature park in Serbia. A part of the nature park (30%) is in the territory of Kladovo Municipality.

Kazan – After it leaves Donji Milanovac Valley, the Danube enters into 19- kilometer long Kazan. This is the place where the Danube is both narrowest (140 m) and deepest (90 m). Before “Đerdap” hydropower plant was built, beluga sturgeon that came from the Black Sea used to spawn in the deep whirlpools of Kazan. Kazan features cliffs and rocks Large and Small, extending 800 meters and falling vertically into the river. These rocks change color depending on the position of the sun and the time of day, which is a wonderful sight. From the rock called Ploče, above Kazan, there is a wonderful view of Đerdap. Brigand’s Watermill is located at the exit from the Small Kazan.

Petrovo village with nearby caves – An authentic Miroč neighborhood with preserved ancient ambience, one of a kind in the entire area of “Đerdap” Nature Park. It is 23 km West from Kladovo. Founded by Montenegrin immigrants in the middle of 19^th century, it was named after King Petar Karađorđević who hid in the nearby caves after he secretly returned from Romania to Obrenović Serbia. The following caves and hollows are worth mentioning: Banja Cave, Miličina Cave, Small and Large Cave, Namčki Precipice, Ružina Cave, Dosu-Isak Cave, the Evil Cave (Gaura-Ra).

Blederija Waterfall - Blederija Waterfall, the most beautiful natural attraction is located near Reka Village, about 15 km from Kladovo. The River Blederija http://www.vodopadisrbije.com/maps/big_3.jpg springs up on 190 m.a.s.l. and flows South-East. After spilling over a gypsum shaft, the water plummets vertically from a height of about 7 m into a gypsum tub and creating a water curtain, a large whirlpool or a small lake, turquoise in color.  On a side of the large waterfall there is another, smaller one that disappears in summers, when the water capacity in the river is low, but that is always there in the spring, when the river is rich in water, up to several hundred meters in a second. Above the waterfall, about 2 km on the right side, there are springs of subthermal water the temperature of which is 17°C.

Bird Oasis in Mala Vrbica - Mala Vrbica is one of 35 identified Important Bird Areas or IBAs in Serbia. This international classification of important bird areas means that work is being done on their identification, monitoring, and protection. An area acquires IBA status if it meets the strict criteria based on the presence of endangered bird species and the size of their population. Even though IBA network is based on the abundance of bird species, the protection of this area contributes to the preservation of a large number of other animals and plans.

Mountaineer trails towards Miroč – Miroč has a mountain climbing tradition and many mountaineer trails, but they are only partially marked. Large and Small Štrbac paths are marked with Knafelc signs (red circles with a white spot in the middle).

Brza Palanka ethnic heritage center – A complex of ethnic houses stretches along the walkway sideways the Danube, in new Brza Palanka that was built after the old settlement was flooded when “Đerdap II” hydropower plan was erected. Ethnic heritage center features a permanent exhibition with dishes, tools, clothes and other traces of old Brza Palanka, Miroč, Ključ, and Krajina area tangible culture.

Dominant architectural style:

Small city and village houses, gates, different forms of porches, porticos, different ancillary buildings and ornamental architecture

Geographical position

GPS: 44°36′14″N 22°36′26″E
Population:8869
Distance from the airport: Belgrade 250 km, Niš 220 km
Distance from the Capital: 250 km

Distance from main traffic facilities:
200km by the national road class I (IB 34) Kladovo-Belgrade, to the motorway (Požarevac), and
200km by the national road class I (IB 35) Kladovo-Niš, to the motorway (Paraćin).

Access roads:
National road class I (IB 34) Kladovo-Belgrade, an
National road class I (IB 35) Kladovo-Niš

Description

Kragujevac is located in the central part of Serbia, at average height above see level of 180m. The landscape is typical for Šumadija: mountains, hills, and valleys. Town is surrounded by three mountains: Gledićke planine (922 m.a.s.l.), Crni vrh (707 m.a.s.l.), and Rudnik, the tallest mountain of Šumadija (1.132 m.a.s.l.) in Lepenica river valley (48km). Mountains are covered by forests (most represented are beech, hornbeam, oak, and Turkey oak), as well as by meadows and pastures. The territory of the town is interwoven with many small rivers, streams, springs and waterfalls. The territory of the town boasts three lakes: the lake in Šumarice, Bubanj Lake, and the lake in Stragari.
The most important institutions of modern Serbian State were founded in Kragujevac (the homeland of modern Serbia). The very centre of the town hosts Knežev arsenal which is a matchless industrial site in Europe, Milošev venac - Duke Miloš’s Court Palace, the Old Foundry Museum (arms and weapon made in Zastava Kragujevac), etc.
The geographical centre of Serbia is 8km on the west from the centre of the town. The best views are those from Bešnjaja, Žeželj, Gledićke planine, and Rudnik. In the nearby Divostin village there is a Neolithic site.
Almost all architectural styles from the end of XIX and the beginning of XX century can be seen in the centre of the town: Secession, Academism, Neo Renaissance, industrial construction of that time. The period after World War II is characterised by Socrealistic style, housing machines, industrial mega structures, etc.

The projects filmed in the location within this municipality in past five years:

♦    Titanik krv i čelik (Titanic: Blood and Steel) ,
♦    Led (The Ice), 
♦    Selo gori a baba se češlja (The Village Burn but the Gran is Still Combing Her Hair), 
♦    Moj rođak sa sela (My Cousin from the Province), 
♦    Ravna Gora

Geographical position

GPS: 44° 00′ , 20° 54′
Population: 150 835
Distance from the airport: 150km
Distance from the Capital: 140km
Access to roads: 28km from E10 corridor, 42km from Ibarska magistrala. Beograd-Batočina-Kragujevac, Beograd-Topola-Kragujevac, Jagodina-Kragujevac, Kraljevo-Kragujevac, Gornji Milanovac-Kragujevac motorways

Contact

Contact person: Anđela Miljojković
Department: Mayor Office 
Address: Cara Lazara 15, 34000 Kragujevac
Phone: +381 34 306 106
Email: kabinet@kg.org.rs

Description

The City of Loznica is in Western Serbia, 3 km from the river Drina, at the foot of the forest-covered Gučevo mountain. The area of the city covers 612 km², and some 80 thousand people live in its 54 settlements. City is economic, traffic, and cultural center of this part of Podrinje. Its natural position provides for mild climate with many warm days in a year and small fluctuations of temperature.

Loznica – the birthplace of Jovan Cvijić and Miodrag Mića Popović. The sights of interest: historical trench, church, cultural center, gallery, museum, etc.

Gučevo – mountain with the charnel house from the First World War (Crni vrh, 779 m), 16 km from Loznica

Cer - mountain with the charnel house from the First World War (Tekeriš), 35 km from Loznica

Banja Koviljača – a natural mineral spa, known as the “King’s spa” or “Podrinje Beauty”, 6 km from Loznica

Gornja Koviljača – “The Sun River“ sports and recreational center on the Drina River: sports grounds, horse farm, beach, etc., 15 km from Loznica

Tršić – the birthplace of Vuk Stefanović Karadžić has a status of a very significant place. The appearance: a 19^th century Dinar style ethnic village. The sights of interest: memorial home of Vuk Karadžić, museums, galleries, log cabin church. Distance: 7 km from Loznica

Tronoša – Medieval Monastery, the legacy of King Dragutin and Queen Katelina. It is specific because of the folk tradition associated with “the Field Workers’ Candles” (Ratarske sveće). The St. Panteleimon’s chapel with “Nine Jugović Brothers“ fountain is in its vicinity. Distance from Loznica is 17 km.

Drina – the river bordering Republika Srpska, 3 km from Loznica.

The sights of tourist or geographic importance in the territory of the Municipality: Banja Koviljača, Tršić, Tronoša, Drina, Gučevo

Dominant architectural style:

Banja Koviljača – Vienna Secession,

Tronoša – Raška architectural style

Geographical position

GPS:  44°32′02″N 19°13′16″E
Population:  79.327
Distance from the airport: Belgrade 130 km, Tuzla (Bosnia & Hercegovina) – 75 km
Distance from the Capital: Loznica – Belgrade 135 km

Distance from main traffic facilities: Banja Koviljača is on the national road M-19, Gučevo is on the regional road Banja Koviljača-Gučevo, Tršić is 4 km from the regional road Loznica – Valjevo, Tronoša Monastery is 7 km from the regional road Loznica – Valjevo, Tekeriš is 20 km from the national road M-19. Gornja Koviljača is located on the national road M–19, and national road M–19 passes by the river Drina.

Access roads: national road M- 19, regional road Loznica - Valjevo

Description

Majdanpek Municipality is in the Northern part of East Serbia covering the largest forest and mining area in East Serbia. With its 932 km² Majdanpek is the 11^th largest Municipality in Serbia. The territory of the Municipality spreads between Đerdap lake in the North, Miroč (632 m) in the North-East, Deli Jovan (1,133 m) in the East, Stol (1,155 m) in the South, Mali Krš (929 m) and Veliki Krš (1,148 m) in the South-West, Northern slopes of Homolje mountain (923 m) in the West, and Starice (796 m) and Šomrde (803 m) mountain ranges in the North-West.

High tourist potential and exceptional natural resources provide excellent opportunity for the development of Majdanpek Municipality. The Municipality boasts a number of comparative advantages for the development of tourism which, with some adjustments, can be put to use and included in the international tourist market, but can also be a powerful driver for the development of private entrepreneurship, culture, and sports.

The territory of the Municipality hosts the largest nature park, Đerdap, and Miroč mountain and village of the same-name which represent a single natural and ethnic heritage unit; Starica mountain which is convenient for mountaineering, Valja Prerast – a natural stone bridge with a span of 150 m, the height of upper arch edge of 26 m, and the width of the bottom opening at the height of river bed of 9.7 m; Beli izvor in Rudna glava, and Veliki zaton man-made lake which is a significant fishing area.

Đerdap Nature Park is a valuable natural asset. It spreads across 63,608.45 ha embracing the area of further two municipalities (Golubac and Kladovo). The area of the Nature Park hosts more than 50 forest communities out of which 35 are relict ones, 70 different mammals and more than 200 bird species, and more than 60 fish species were identified in its waters. A large number of protected nature assets featuring specific flora and vegetation of relict species, as well as immovable cultural assets, can be found in the National Park protected area, namely: strict nature reserves (Šomrda, čoka Njalta with Pesača, Lepenski vir, Kanjon Boljetinske reke – Greben, Ciganski potok, Konjska glava).

Its rich cultural heritage consists of:

1.   Archeological sites Rudna glava and Lepenski vir, and immovable cultural assets of exceptional value;
2.   The old smeltery in Majdanpek as an immovable cultural asset of high importance;
3.   Ravna archeological site,
4.   Veliki Gradac and Banja archeological sites,

The archeological sites of Mala livadica, Velika livadica, Ribnica, Ciganija, Malo Golubinje, Veliko Golubinje, Boljetinska river, Kastel as immovable cultural assets.

Rich cultural heritage include the Church of Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles in Majdanpek, the Church of St. Nicolas in Donji Milanovac, the Captain Miša’s Quarters and Tenka’s House in Donji Milanovac.

Geographical position

GPS: 44°25′17″N 21°56′05″E
Population: 7699
Distance from airport: The distance from “Nikola Tesla” airport in Belgrade is 200 km, and it is the same from “Tsar Konstantin” airport in Niš.
Distance from Capital: 192 km

Majdanpek Municipality is 131 km from Belgrade-Niš E75 motorway from the direction of Požarevac and 170 km from the direction of Paraćin.

Two national roads pass through Majdanpek Municipality, namely M 24 (Požarevac – Kučevo – Majdanpek – Negotin) and M 25-1 (Požarevac – Veliko Gradište – Golubac – Donji Milanovac – Kladovo), connecting the Municipality with E 75 (Belgrade – Niš motorway). Rеgiоnаl roads in Municipality are R-104 (Brzа Pаlаnkа – Mirоč - Pоrеčki mоst – Mаjdаnpеk - Dеbеli Lug – Jаsikоvо - Žаgubicа), R-104а (Jаsikоvо – Vlаоlе – Gоrnjаnе - Bоr), and R-106 (Pоrеčki mоst – Milоšеvа kulа –Zаgrаđе – Zаjеčаr - Bоr). Road facilities are supplemented by 172 km of local non-classified roads.

The Danube flows for 54 km along the Northern border of Majdanpek Municipality. This navigable path is a part of Corridor 7  Rein – Mein – Danube – the Black Sea. The anchorage in Donji Milanovac is 990 km from the Black Sea.

The railways connect the Municipality with Belgrade through Kučevo and Požarevac, and with Niš and Prahovo through Bor and Zaječar. The railways directs connects only four conglomerations: Debeli Lug, Vlaole, Jasikovo, and Leskovo.

Description

The territory of Negotin Municipality is divided into a hilly and mountainous part in the South-East and the lowland in the North-East part of the Municipality. The River Danube flows along the border of the Municipality with Romania in the length of 40 km. A number of smaller rivers also flow through the territory of the Municipality (Timok, Zamna, Jasenička river). The mountainous part of the Municipality is covered with forests and rich in game. The part adjacent to Timok and Danube boasts, among other things, vineyard areas. Negotin Municipality is in the tri-border area, bordering with Romania (the nearest city is Turnu Severin) and Bulgaria (the nearest city is Vidin) and enjoying good traffic connections.

Sites of tourist or geographic interest in the territory of the Municipality:

The old city center (churches, museums, Mokranjac home, the old neighborhood (Stara Čaršija), etc.)

Rajace, Rogljevac, and Smedovac wine cellars

Deli Jovan

Vratne center, the course of Zamna River

Mokranjac rocks

The bench of Danube river with beaches on Kusjak and near Mihajlovac village

Dominant architectural style: classic urban architecture from the late 19^th and early 20^th century and contemporary urban architecture

Traditional rural architecture and modern architecture

 Geographical position

GPS:  44°13′21″N 22°31′31″E
Population: 16882
Distance from the airport: From the airport in Belgrade 250km , from the airport in Niš 160 km
Distance from the Capital: 232km

Distance from main traffic facilities:  the City of Negotin is on the main roads to Belgrade, Niš, Zaječar, Majdanpek, Kladovo and Bor

Access roads: Negotin- Kladovo, connection to Belgrade, Niš

Description

Novi Sad is in the central part of Vojvodina Province, in the North of Serbia, at the meeting place of Bačka and Srem. With 15 city neighborhoods, the Municipality area covers an area of 702 km², and the narrow area of Novi Sad with Petrovaradin and Sremska Kamenica occupies 129 km². The City  is surrounded by the Municipalizes Bački Petrovac, Vrbas, Temerin, Žabalj, Titel, Indjija, Sremski Karlovci, Irig, and Beočin, whose inhabitants, just as the inhabitants of some other municipalities of South Bačka County, gravitate towards Novi Sad.

The City lies on the River Danube, between the 1,252^th and 1,262^th kilometer of its course. On the left side of the Danube the City area is flat (Bačka), and on its right bench, on the slopes of Fruška Gora, the hilly part of the City is located (Srem). Its Bačka side is on 72 – 80 m.a.s.l. and its Srem side is on 250 – 350 m.a.s.l. The Small Bačka Canal, a part of the Danube-Tisa-Danube hydro system, flows into the Danube near Novi Sad. The Bačka side of the City lies on both sides of this Canal.

Novi Sad is the largest town in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, the most developed part of Serbia. As the leader in the region, Novi Sad is constantly being further built and developed.

It lies on the Danube, at the heart of South-Eastern Europe. It is the administrative, university, business, cultural, tourist, trade fair, and congress center of the region. Two main roads pass through the City – Corridors X and VII connecting the West and the East in the fields of economy and culture.

Novi Sad is recognized as a safe, healthy, and stimulating place to live, work, and invest in.  This is confirmed by the Business Friendly Certificate that was awarded to the City of Novi Sad as a kind of guarantee for the investors that the Municipality offers all required conditions for successful start and development of business.

In architectural style, Novi Sad is a typical Central-European town. The City has only several buildings that were erected before the 19^th century since the old Novi Sad was demolished in the revolution of 1849. The center of today’s city is dominated by the 19^th century architecture. Once low houses prevailed in the town, but now they are being gradually replaced by modern multi-store buildings. The architectural styles in old center of the City includes Classicism, Baroque, Secession, the National Style, and many other styles that fit together very well and supplement each other developing a unique story of Novi Sad history through centuries.

Geographical position

GPS:  45°15′N 19°51′E
Population: 277.521
Distance from airport:  80 km from the international airport Nikola Tesla in Belgrade, 16 km from  Čenej airport.
Distance from Capital: 80km

Novi Sad is on the crossroads of main international roads:

Corridor X: Motorways E-75 and E-70 and the railways, as well as the parts of Corridor X, connect Novi Sad with the Western and Central Europe and the Middle Asia.

Corridor VII (the Danube): the Danube is the connection with the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and through the Danube-Rein –Mein Canal with the Black Sea. Has a well-serviced port and three international river anchorages.

Description

Pećinci Municipality is located in Donji Srem which is a flat area. In the East Pećinci Municipality borders Belgrade area, in the North-East Stara Pazova Municipality, in the North and West Ruma Municipality, and its Eastern border is the River Sava.

For Vojvodina circumstances, the area covered by the Municipality is of average size, 483.65 km²  with the population of  21,506. The Municipality was established in 1960 from the peripheral parts of former districts of Ruma, Stara Pazova, and Zemun.

Pećinci Municipality spreads in the South-East part of Srem, on a fertile loess terrace. The natural border of the Municipality in the South, in the length of 38 km, is the River Sava with the largest meander in Serbia (Kupinski kut). A large area of its territory is fertile arable land and the Southern part of the Municipality is covered in huge forests which encircle and intersect Obedska bara Special Nature Reserve. Obedska bara is one of rare conserved wetland areas with the specifies such as the authentic medley of backwaters, meres, pits, swamp vegetation, wet pastures, hundred years old mixed Pedunculate oak forests, wading bird colonies, and other natural rarities.

The sights of tourist or geographic interest in the territory of the Municipality:

• The River Sava
• Obedska bara (with Vok and Revenica canls and a hundred years old Pedunculate oak forest that is the best of its kind in Europe)
• Serbian Bread Museum – Jeremija (Pećinci)
• Ethnic heritage house in Ogar, the oldest house in Srem
• The remains of the Medieval city of Kupinik (14^th century), the Church of St. Luke – the oldest Christian Orthodox church in Vojvodina (15^th century), the Venerable Mother Angelina’s Church (in the middle of Obedska bara), the ethnic park with 9 houses and courtyards – all of this in Kupinovo.

Dominant architectural style: traditional folk architecture of old buildings and modern rural architecture, typical for Vojvodina villages featuring narrow plots with deeply indrawn houses.

Geographical position

GPS:  44°54′19″N19°57′35″E
Population: 2581
Distance from airport: 15km
Distance from Capital: 30 km

Northern peripheral area of the Municipality is intersected by E-70 Belgrade – Zagreb motorway.

Kupinovo – Belgrade = 40 km.

Access roads: E70 motorway

Description

Pirot is located in the valley of southeast Serbia and is the headquarters of Pirot District, an area of 1.235m², which includes four municipalities. Surrounded with the Stara Mountain and its highest peak Midzor 2.169 m² in the North-Northeast and Vlaska mountain(1442 m) and Suva mountain (1809 m) in the southern parts with the northwest of Pirot basin surrounded by lower lands of Svrljiske mountain(1334 m).  River Nisava runs through Pirot dividing it into two parts- Tijabara on the  right bank of Nisava and Pazar on the left  bank.

Proximity of the border with Bulgaria, as well as major cities such as Nis and Sofia, added to this area of great economic, tourism and cultural value. Area passes part of highway E-75 that runs from Nis to the Bulgarian border. The highway E-80, part of Corridor X and its arm C, connects Central and Western Europe to Asia which is why it is also called „The Gate of the east and west gates.“ The main road M-9 also passes through the Pirot – Babusnica and connects it with Leskovac (on the travel route E-75) as well as railroad Belgrade – Sofia – Istanbul. The area’s position is influenced by many motives and  the diversity of tourist facilities, as well as their different territorial arrangement. 

The sites of tourist and geographical interest in the territory of this municipality: Museum Ponisavla (Risa's house), Serbian medieval tower Momcilo town, Lake Zavoj, Greek military cemetery from First World War,  numerous churches and monasteries including Congregational Church and Church of the Nativity, Poganovo, Monastery of St. Mother of Christ (Sukovo).

The projects filmed in the location within this municipality in past five years:
♦  2016 - Vrati se, Zone

Useful addresses
Tourism organisation of Pirot, www.topirot.rs, email: top010@open.telekom.rs

Local Economic Development office, www.ledo.pirot.rs, email:ledo@pirot.rs
Marija Djosic, head of LEDO

Geographical position

GPS: 43˚09’07’’ north latitude and 22˚35’06’’ east longitude
Population: 58 000
Distance from the airport: 70km to Nis Airport and 80km to Sofia Airport
Distance from the Capital: 310km
Access to roads and regional road: M-9, E-80, E-75, Corridor X

Contact

Contact person: Jovana Tončić
Department: Local Economic Development Office 
Address: Branka Radičevića 10, 18300 Pirot
Phone: +381 10 551 232
Email: jovana.toncic@pirot.rs

Description

Požarevac is a town in north-east Serbia, at 80km from Belgrade, in Braničevo County, covering an area of 481km2.
It is surrounded by fertile Stiš lowland and three rivers: Danube, Velika Morava, and Mlava. Agricultural land covers 73.38% of the territory of the municipality. The largest potentials of the town lie in the sectors of agriculture, energy, food industry, and tourism.
The points of significant tourist interest in the territory of this municipality include the famous archaeological site of Viminacium, tent replica display of the “Požarevac Peace” signed in 1718, Ljubičevo Horse Farm that was founded in 1853, “Milena Pavlović-Barili” Gallery, etc. For fifty years now Požarevac has been staging the “Ljubičevske konjičke igre“ (Ljubicevo Horse Games) event every first weekend in September, and it has the “Milovoje Živanović Days” actors festival as well.
Today Požarevac is a specific urban structure showing a lot of contrasting layers inherited from different time periods: one took place in the first and then in the second half of the XIX century when Neo Classicism style with Neo Renaissance elements dominated the city architecture, which was in the later period to be followed by the architecture of Moderna.
These recognisable venues can be seen in Draže Markovića, Stari korzo, and Veljka Dugoševića Streets and in Trg Oslobođenja. The most important building is zgrada Okružnog načelstva (the County Government Building) that was built in 1888/89 as a diffused and representative dual composition displaying the rich architecture of late XIX century Academism with the stylistic finishing and elements of Neo Renaissance and Classicism.
The second period developed in the 1970s and 1980s in the Socrealistic style. The buildings belonging to this style are bordering main streets of the town and with their linear form and monumental dimensions they give prominence to the access to the central zone of the town.

Geographical position

GPS: 44°37′ 21°11′
Population: 75 334
Distance from the airport: 95km
Distance from the Capital: 80km
Access to roads: M-24 connecting the town with Corridor X (Belgrade-Niš motorway), M 25.1 Požarevac-Golubac-Kladovo (Đerdapska magistrala), regional roads: P-214a, P 103

Contact

Contact person: Siniša Marjanović
Department: Local Economic Development Office 
Address: Drinska 2, 12000 Požarevac
Phone: +381 12 539 691
Email: sinisa.marjanovic@pozarevac.rs

Description

Ruma Municipality occupies the central part of Srem region stretching from the left side of the River Sava (in the width of 32 km) towards the North to the slopes of Fruška gora and forming a link between the Pig Srem and the Wine Srem. That is why it is commonly said that Ruma is in the heart of Srem.

It is predominantly lowland, with a rich forest belt in the Southern part of the Municipality, Trskovača pond near Platičevo, Jarčina canal, Borkovac lake near Ruma and Kudoš lake near Pavlovac. The villages in the Northern part of the Municipality are at the foot of Fruška gora.

The sights of tourist and geographic interest in the territory of the Municipality:

Archeological site Gomolava near Hrtkovac on the River Sava (Neolithic period, Vinča culture) is a multi-layer site witnessing local life in different eras. The 45^th parallel passes through Ruma, which means that it is situated halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. It is a crossroad of the most important roads and railways.

Dominant architectural style:

Classicism, Neo-Classicism, Secession

Geographical position

GPS:  45°00′17″N19°49′12″E
Population: 30.076
Distance from airport: 35km
Distance from Capital: 65km

National road M-21 Novi Sad – Šabac passes through Ruma and 6 km from the City passes E-70 Belgrade-Zagreb Motorway. Belgrade-Zagreb (connecting Europe and Middle East) and Zvornik-Ruma rail lines are on the periphery of the City.

In addition to motorway E-70 and national road M-21, Ruma can also be reached by the road from Sremska Mitrovica (from the direction of Semberija), the road from Inđija, the local road from the direction of Vrdnik, and local roads from the direction of Stejanovac and Buđanovac.

Description

The town of Smederevo covers an undulant lowland area edging the Panonia Basin at the far north-east of Šumadija. The territory of the town belongs to Morava region and stretches immediately next to the place where Velika Morava joins the Danube. The tourist sites include Jugovo with its thermal waters, Drugovačka and Šalinačka lakes and Smederevska river island. The height above sea level is 70-200m, climate is continental.
The sites of tourist and geographical interest in the territory of this municipality include Smederevo Forest, Vila Obrenović (the home of Obrenovic family), Karađorđev dud (Karadjordje’s Mulberry Tree), Smederevska jesen (Smederevo Autumn), Tvrđava teatar (Forest Theatre), Putevi vina (Wine Routes), Šalinački lug (Shalina Wood), Smederevsko voće (Smederevo Fruts), the Danube, etc.
Dominant architectural style in the centre of the town is the XIX century Academism with elements of Classicism and Renaissance (the court and grammar school buildings), the Byzantine style with Baroque decorations (the St. George Church), Medieval Architecture (the Fortress). Other parts of Smederevo are built in the spirit of the XX century architecture in the urban area, with the elements of Morava School in rural area.

The projects filmed in the location within this municipality in past five years:
♦  2008 - Čarlston za Ognjenku (The Charleston for Ognjenka - Smederevo Fortress 
♦   April 2011 - RTV Serbia Drama and National Serial Programme - TV film “Albatros“ - Vila Obrenović 
♦   October 2012 - “Svetlosti velegrada/Mali Budo“ film (the Lights of the Metropolis/Little Budo) - “Maksimus“ Riverboat Restaurant

Useful addresses
Smederevo Police, E-mail portparolpusd@mup.gov.rs
Smederevo Traffic Police, +381 26 619 916, Šalinačka BB

Geographical position

GPS: 44˚ 39', 20˚ 56'
Population: 108 209
Distance from the airport: 60km
Distance from the Capital: 46km
Access to roads: Motorway - 12km, E-75 motorway, M-24 national road and the Danube bridge to Banat, Regional road: R-100,R-109,R-109b,R-214,R-202, Railroad E-85

Contact

Contact person: Zdravka Kovačević-Vasić
Department: Protocol
Address: Omladinska 1, 11300 Smederevo
Phone: +381 26 4621 764
Email: kovacevicvasic.zdravka@smederevo.org.rs

Description

The Town of Sombor is located on the far north-west of the Republic of Serbia. With its border crossings at Bezdan and Bogojevo, it links Serbia with the Republic of Croatia, and via Bački Breg border crossing it links it with the Republic of Hungary. It is located between PanEuropean corridors 7 and 10, on the Danube-Tisa-Danube Channel. It has a developed network of local, regional, and national roads.
Dunav, Bajski kanal (Bajski Channel), Veliki bački kanal-Kišov kanal (Great Backi Channel - the Kis Channel), Kanal Dunav-Tisa-Dunav (Danube-Tisa-Danube Channel), Čonopljansko jezero (Conopljansko Lake).
With its specific mosaic of in-land and water eco-systems, it is an important site of biological diversity. A large are of swamp forests - virgin forests, swamps and marshes on the benches of the Danube make this area primordially beautiful.
Sombor is an integral part of the specially protected area called “Gornje Podunavlje” (Upper Danube Area) which was placed under the state protection on 20 July 2001 as natural heritage class 1. The “Gornje Podunavlje” specially protected area is of great environmental importance for conservation, protection, and improvement of natural heritage.
The sites of tourist interest may include Zgrada Županije (the County Building), "Milan Konjović" Gallery, Sombor City Museum, Sombor “Laza Kostić” Cultural Centre, Sombor People’s Theatre.
The most important urban area in Sombor is that of the historical centre of the Sombor City called “Venac” (the Garland). It was declared an item of cultural heritage of great importance. This urban matrix was particularly well developed in the period of the end of XVIII century and from the end of the XIX century to the beginning of the First World War, following the principles of regular Baroque urban pattern. The most represented architectural style is the Historicism with its replete richness of Neo style variants in Academicism and Romanticism assemblies (Neo-Gothicism, Romanticism, Neo-Renaissance with tinges of Baroque and Mannerism), Classicism, Eclecticism, and Secession.

Useful addresses:

♦  Tourist Organization of the City of Sombor, Trg cara Lazara 1, Sombor, Tel: +381 25 434350
♦   City Administration of the City of Sombor, Trg cara Uroša 1, Tel: +381 25 468 111
♦   Head of the Economic Sector Department Mr Vladislav Kronić, Tel: +381 25 468146
♦   JP “Vojvodinašume“, Apatinski put 11, Tel: +381 25 463111, +381 25 463115
♦   “Miki” Zoo Garden, Stojana Matića 74, Kolut, Tel: +381 25 804288, Mob: +381 63 568 250
♦   JKP Čistoća, Rade Drakulića 12, Tel: +381 25 25788, fax: +381 25 24 326
♦   “Soko” Sport Centre, Venac Petra Bojovića 11, Tel: +381 25 22082
♦   “Žak” Tennis Club, Park Ive Lole Ribara bb, Tel: +381 25 43673
♦   Sombor People’s Theatre, Trg Koste Trifkovića 2, Tel +381 25 437666, +381 25 24966
♦   Sombor City Development Agency, Trg cara Lazara 1, +381 25 434666
♦   “Magnifiko” Horse Riding School, Slobodan Lazić, +381 64 1770985, horse and carriage rental, rental of other animals

Geographical position

GPS: 45°47′ 19°07′
Population: 85 569
Distance from the airport: 160km
Distance from the Capital: 175km
Access to roads: network of main roads (M17.1 I M18) - 89km, regional roads (P101, P105 I P105.1) - 67km, and local roads - 110km.

Contact

Contact person: Mihael Plac
Department: Odeljenje za privredu, Odsek za lokalni ekonomski razvoj
Address: Trg cara Uroša 1
Phone: +381 25 468 160
Email: mihael.plac@gmail.com

Description

Sremski Karlovci are in the North-East of Srem, its Municipality belonging to the Southern Banat County.

The territory of the Municipality is cut into two by the River Danube.  A part of its  area (about 1,000 ha) is in Kovilj-Petrovaradin Meander and Fruška gora Nature Park covers about 700 ha of the Municipality area.

Sremski Karlovci boasts many cultural and historical monuments: old grammar school building (Karlovačka gimnazija), old seminary building (Bogoslovija), the Chapel of Peace (Kapela mira), Patriarch’s Palace (Patrijaršijski dvor), etc. The sites of geographic interest include Stražilovo with its monument to Branko Radičević, one of the most famous poets in Serbian language.

Dominant architectural style: Baroque

Geographical position

GPS:  45°12′05″N 19°56′02″E
Population: 8772
Distance from the airport: 50 km
Distance from the Capital: 65km
The distance from main traffic facilities: national road M-22 passes through Sremski Karlovci. Motorway E-75 is at about 15 km from the center of the town. The railway route Belgrade-Subotica crosses Sremski Karlovci.
Access roads: m-22 and the road from Iriški venac and Irig.

Description

The town of Subotica is on the north of the Republic of Serbia, close to the border with the Republic of Hungary. Average height above sea level of Subotica is 114m, 40m above the level of Tisa and Kanjiža rivers, and 32m above the level of the Danube near Baja.
Significant sites of tourist and geographical interest in the territory of this municipality include Palić and Ludaš lakes, wild reedy lake shores, and highly urban tourist area built in the style of Medieval spas.
Palić ZOO Garden - once the largest and the most beautiful zoo garden in SFRY, the institution with the largest number of IPA projects in the town, offers a formidable experience. The garden has been modernized and voliers have been made more comfortable for their residents. The virgin forest of Selevenje is the remnant of once immense forest, a most wonderful and peaceful atmosphere of ancient trees. Arable land and vineyards prevail on the outskirts of the town.
Dominant type of architecture in the town is Hungarian Secession in the centre of the town, and residential houses of Vojvodina type interspersed with residential blocks.

The projects filmed in the location within this municipality in past five years:
♦  The Blum Brothers,
♦  Pljačka trećeg rajha (The Third Reich Loot)

Geographical position

GPS :46 05’ 55’’ 19 39’ 47’’
Population: 140 358
Distance from the airport: 165km
Distance from the Capital: 184km
Access to roads: Motorway (Corridor X) - A connection to E-75 is in the vicinity of the Town

Description

The town of Valjevo is the administrative, cultural, and business centre of the Kolubara County. Valjevo has a population of about 90 thousand, two thirds of which live in urban area. The town grew on the benches of Kolubara, in a valley wreathed with Valjevo mountains. The climate in the entire area is moderate continental.
The town lies in a valley and on one side it opens to Kolubara lowland stretching towards Belgrade. It is surrounded with a range of mountains that are famous for their beauty and diversity. About 30% of the territory is covered with forests in which beech and coniferous trees predominate, while pastures, meadows, and orchards abound. When it comes to water potential, Valjevo is noted for the fact that besides Kolubara river, river Gradac also flows across its territory. It is a river renowned for its beauty and cleanliness that are encased in a resplendent gorge. In the vicinity of Valjevo there are several small lakes and “Rovni” accumulation lake which is only 12km far from the town is soon to be activated.
Valjevo and its surroundings enjoy significant tourist potential, primarily when it comes to spa tourism, as well as recreational, religious, or adventure tourism. We would like to particularly draw attention to Maljen Mountain with its famous and very popular Divčibare uplands. This is the first mountain you will see if you are coming from the direction of Belgrade or Vojvodina. Thanks to its favourable climate, it offers a wonderful milieu for resting or taking up some recreational sport in summer time, and enjoying winter sports and revelling in the snow during winter. The entire range of Valjevo mountains attracts the lovers of trail riding, cyclists, canyoning and speleology fans, whilst Gradac river is among the rivers most loved by fly fishing fans in this part of Europe.
Brankovina village is a tourist destination of great ethnic and historic significance, and Lelić, Ćelije, and Pustinja monasteries lure many Christians and pilgrims.
Tešnjar, old Turkish marketplace on the right bench of Kolubara is a cultural and historical monument and it is itself very popular as a ‘ready-made’ setting for films and TV series.
Valjevo was fortunate to have started its development in mid XIX century based on the urban planning documents and architectural plans which ensured that street intersections are perpendicular. The buildings which were modern at that time are still there. Besides, Valjevo is one of few cities that can boast of two čaršija (marketplaces), a modern one and one dating back in the times of Turkish rule.

The projects filmed in the location within this municipality in past five years:
♦   Zona Zamfirova (Zamfir’s Zona), 
♦   Ivkova slava (Ivko’s Saint Day Celebration),
♦   Šešir profesora Vujića (Professor Vujic’s Hat),
♦   Kako sam postao Nemac (How I became a German) 

Geographical position

GPS: 44o 16’ , 19o 53’
Population: 90 301
Distance from the airport: about 100km
Distance from the Capital: 95km
Access to roads: Via M-4 it is connected with Ibarska magistrala, to Belgrade via E75 and M21, to Šabac and E70 towards Uzice and Montenegro.

Contact

Contact person: Dragan Stanković
Department: Odeljenje za lokalni razvoj, privredu i komunalne poslove
Address: Karađorđeva 64
Phone:+381 64 32 55111, fax:+381 14 226112
Email: dstankovic@valjevo.org.rs

Description

Veliko Gradište is in the North-East part of Serbia, in Braničevo County, on the River Danube that separates it from the neighboring Romania. At the foot of Carpathian and Homolje mountains, the city lies on three waters – the River Danube -  the water corridor, the gold-bearing River Pek, and Srebrno lake. The total area of the Municipality is 344 m²

The most important ones – the River Danube and the River Pek and its coming together with the Danube make up a special natural asset thanks to its rich and versatile biodiversity, Srebrno lake. The area of Veliko Gradište Municipality is predominantly lowland, more than 60% are lowlands (the largest lowland in the Municipality is Stig), 25% of the area features hills, and mountains account for only 15% of the area. The highest point is Lipovice (362 m). Forests, both those in private ownership and those which are public property, are also a natural asset of our Municipality.

Tourist attractions in the territory of Veliko Gradište Municipality are many and diverse:

1. Beli Bagrem tourist resort with the Silver Lake Center consisting of a hotel, aqua park, a tourist ship, a health zone, tennis courts and golf terrains, etc. is definitely the primary tourist attraction
2. Srebrno lake coast is regulated and offers many facilities, both on the coast and on the water – a park for adults and children, a walking trail, water sports, a fountain which is since this year located on the lake, etc.
3. Ram Fortress – a medieval fortification of exceptional importance, with the remains of the Hammam and Caravan Saray
4. Main street in Veliko Gradište – with the old-town spirit
5. Nimnik Monastery
6. National Museum in Veliko Gradište Municipality

Dominant architectural style:

- all neighborhoods feature single-family houses, there are no multi-store residential buildings  except in Veliko Gradište, but, due to a large number of inhabitants working abroad, the houses are large and nicely made.

Main street in Veliko Gradište retained the old spirit and all facades are under the protection of the Institute for the Protection of Monuments. The multi-store residential buildings are in the center of the City and single-family houses are predominant at the outskirts.

Geographical position

GPS:  44°45′N 21°31′E
Population: 17.559
Distance from airport: 120km
Distance from Capital: 110 km

Veliko Gradište is 60 km from Belgrade – Niš motorway. Main road that passes through Veliko Gradište is national road Belgrade - Đerdap.  Veliko Gradište is on the major navigable corridor – the Danube.

Access roads: national road Belgrade-Kladovo and a rail line passes through the Southern part of the Municipality. Main connection of Veliko Gradište and other towns is the national road Belgrade-Đerdap. Veliko Gradište is connected with the surrounding towns with good asphalt roads.

Description

Vršac Municipality is in the South-East of Vojvodina, in the Southern Banat. Main elements characterizing its geographic position are the affiliation to the Panonia basin, near-border position, and the vicinity of Romania, dispersion of heights in the relief that is untypical for Vojvodina area, developed road infrastructure and good traffic connections with the surroundings.

The area of Vršac Municipality is characterized by the flat landscape of Panonia lowland. With its abundance of geomorphological forms, Vršac Municipality differs from most Vojvodina municipalities. Starting from lower to higher landscapes, this area features the following main morphological units: depressions, alluvial flatland of the River Karaš, loess terraces, loess flatlands, Deliblato sands, and Vršac mountains with its 641 m tall Gudurički peak, the highest peak in Vojvodina. Deliblato sands and Vršac mountains are on extreme ends of the morphological motives of this area and boast a high level developmental potential.

With its picturesque surroundings, large vineyards, copious forests which are oases of peace and clean air, a significant treasury of cultural assets, and versatility of social and cultural life, Vršac has always been and has remained an interesting place attracting visitors. Mountains with their fitness trails are convenient for extreme sports, but also for less dangerous activities: paragliding, hiking, running, fast walking, bicycle riding, recreational walks, etc. The recreational opportunities provided by this most beautiful area are supplemented by hunting within regulated hunting grounds, and most appealing among them is hunting wild boar, does, and pheasants. Fishing enthusiasts enjoy their activities on the River Karaš, Danube-Tisa-Danube canal, and fishponds. A significant contribution to tourist offer is provided by different cultural, economic, tourist, and sport events that regularly take place in this town.

Dominant architectural style:

Vršac boasts well conserved individual buildings and entire ambience units, representing most beautiful specimen of different styles, particularly Baroque and Secession. The refurbishment of facades saved their autochthonous character and highlighted their inventive wealth, thus endowing to the town a special mark. Among these buildings are the buildings with historical, economic, ethnographic, or architectural importance.

Vršac Geographical position

GPS:  45°7′0″N 21°18′12″E
Population: 52.026
Distance from the airport: 100 km from the airport in Belgrade
Distance from the Capital: 84 km from Belgrade

Vršac is 100 km from the motorway.

It is located on the international road Belgrade – Timisoara; Viena – Budapest – Belgrade – Bucharest international rail line passes through Vršac;

Vršac is 35 km from the DTD canal;

The most important advantage  it is compared with the surroundings is its outstandingly favorable strategic and geographic-traffic location, considering that the Municipality is on important international road E-70 which connects two pan European corridors, Corridor X and Corridor IV.

The Aviation Academy airport is in the town itself

Access roads:

From the direction of Romania, the City of Pančevo, Plandište Municipality, Bela Crkva Municipality

Description

The City of Zrenjanin lies on the meridian 20°23’ East and the parallel 45°23’ North, in the very center of the Serbian part of Banat region, on the River Begej and Tisa. Zrenjanin is 80 m.a.s.l., with the territory of the City ranging between 77 and 97 m.a.s.l.

Zrenjanin is on the Western edge of the Banat loess plateau, at the place where the channeled River Begej flows into the former bed of River Tisa. The area of the Municipality is unambiguously lowland.

Zrenjanin is a city with long tradition in several areas of cultural creation – theatre (it has the oldest theatre building in Serbia that was erected in 1839), music, and painting, non-professional art.

Zrenjanin is one of the cities which enjoyed favorable conditions for constructional development, and the circuitous course of the River Begej, with a large number of meanders, laid the foundations for the formation of city streets. This basic layout was preserved to these days.

Historical framework for the creation of Vojvodina cities, Zrenjanin including, belongs entirely to the 18^th century. Once the center of the town was formed, there started construction works on other areas along the River Begej and, after the organized settlement of the Germans that took place until 1785, the first well regulated part of the city was  erected – “The New German City”. Bečkerek had the most complex urban planning layout that was untypical and much dispersed, but it also boasted more balanced development than most cities in its surroundings.

The completion of the city structure and the development of regulation matrix which has been preserved to this date, followed after the great fire in 1807. The renewal of the city brought the fastest development to it – in the fields of economy, culture, and construction. The population almost doubled in the 19^th century and first monumental buildings appeared in the city center. To this date they have remained the symbols of the city and the representative samples of architectural heritage – the City Hall (erected in 1820, reconstructed and annexed in 1888), the Theater (1839), the Roman Catholic Cathedral (1868), the Trade Academy (1891), the Christian Reformed Church (1891), the Finance Palace which is today the National Museum (1894) and many others.

Our recommendation for visitors to Zrenjanin is to start their visit of the city and its surroundings by getting to know its cultural-historical monuments, the architectural heritage in the old city center, or any of cultural institutions that foster the rich tradition of human creation in this area. The old city center is composed of a set of attractive buildings, most of them erected in the 19^th and early 20^th centuries, in Kralja Aleksandra I Karađorđevića, Svetosavska, Gimnazijska, Pupinova, Narodnog fronta, Kralja Petra Prvog, Jevrejska, Svetozara Markovića streets, around Trg slobode, Trg dr Zorana Đinđića, and the “Small Bridge”.  There is also a unique holiday resort along city lakes that were created when the abandoned course of the River Begej was divided up.

The most important tourist and cultural institutions:

- Zrenjanin Modern Gallery

- “Toša Jovanović” National Theatre

- Zrenjanin National Museum

- Cultural Center

- Historical Archive

- “Žarko Zrenjanin” City National Library

Dominant architectural style: Austro-Hungarian

Geographical position

GPS:  45°23′0″N 20°22′54″E
Population: 123.362
Distance from airport: 90km
Distance from Capital:  75 km 

Zrenjanin is  50 km from Novi Sad, the Capital of the Autonomous Province Vojvodina, and at the same distance from what is currently the border with the European Union (Romania). This position makes Zrenjanin an extremely important transit center and a potential asset in the directions North – South and East – West.

The City is composed of the Zrenjanin urban core with 22 conglomerations. The City of Zrenjanin borders Kikinda (in the North), Žitište and Sečanj (in the East), Opovo and Kovačica municipalities (in the South-East), the Belgrade City Palilula Municipality (in the South), Titel and Žabalj (in the West) and Novi Bečej (in the North-West).

The E-70 road Zrenjanin – Belgrade, the road connecting it to the Capital of Serbia leads further from Belgrade to the West, towards Zagreb (Croatia) and Ljubljana (Slovenia), and further to Austria, Italy, France, etc. This road also leads to Sarajevo, Tuzla, and Banjaluka (Bosnia and Herzegovina). If you continue on this road from Belgrade to the South, you would arrive to Niš and Užice, Podgorica and Nikšić, Kosovo, or  Albany.

The road Zrenjanin – Novi Sad, the road that does not pass through any urban areas. It leads further to the West, towards Croatia and is intersected by the international road E-75 which connects the Central and Northern Europe with the South of Europe and the Middle East. To the North, corridor E-75 leads to Subotica, Szeged, and Budapest, and further to Poland, Slovakia, Germany, and Austria.  The Southern part of this road connects Zrenjanin with Macedonia, Greece, and Middle East, and one of its branches leads to Bulgaria.

Zrenjanin – Timisoara, the international road leading through Žitište and Srpska Crnja further to Arad (Romania), Ukraine, and Moldova, and other countries of former Soviet Union.

Zrenjanin – Kikinda, the road connecting Zrenjanin with the industrial and cultural center of the Northern Banat is used as an alternative road to Szeged (Hungary) and Timisoara (Romania).

Zrenjanin – Vršac is the road also used as the road to Timisoara (Romania).