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About Kraljevo
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Meet Kraljevo
Kraljevo is a city of rich history and culture, on which territory a modern Serbian state was created 8 centuries ago, therefore when visiting the city and its surroundings,the inevitable tourist destinations are the medieval monasteries Zica and Studenica, the medieval fortress Maglic and the architectural pearl carved in the rock –the Upperhermitage of St. Sava.
Certainly, tourists who love and adore history should visit the City Museum, which is located on St. Sava Square,which also houses the Church of the Holy Trinity, the Historical Archive and the MasterVasa Mansion, which houses the Orthodox Spiritual Center Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic. In Kraljevo, it is worth seeing the new
An unavoidable point of visit should also be the Memorial Park, the place where, during the World War II on October 14, 1941, several thousand locals of Kraljevo were shot dead by the Germans.
The city itself is of interesting architectural design and represents a real pedestrian oasis because both the central city square and the streets starting from it are closed for traffic. There are a large number of cafes, bars, patisseries and pizzerias in the pedestrian area, as well as shops selling the world’s most prestigious brands. For long walks, the promenade along the Ibar River is ideal and there are several cafe raftswhere you can have a coffee or a drink and relax in the beauty of nature just a few hundred meters from the city center throng.
An open-hearted city
The open-hearted city is recognizable by the streets that intersect at right angles and by the beautiful city square commanded by “Milutin” – a monument to Serbian warriors.
Certainly, tourists who love and adore history should visit the City Museum, which is located on St. Sava Square,which also houses the Church of the Holy Trinity, the Historical Archive and the MasterVasa Mansion, which houses the Orthodox Spiritual Center Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic. In Kraljevo, it is worth seeing the new magnificent temple of St. Sava next to which theEparchy of Zica is located.
The city itself is of interesting architectural design and represents a real pedestrian oasis because both the central city square and the streets starting from it are closed for traffic. There are a large number of cafes, bars, patisseries and pizzerias in the pedestrian area, as well as shops selling the world’s most prestigious brands. For long walks, the promenade along the Ibar River is ideal and there are several cafe raftswhere you can have a coffee or a drink and relax in the beauty of nature just a few hundred meters from the city center throng.
The Zica monastery
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Zica is one of the most important Serbian medieval monasteries.
It is the endowment of Stefan theFirst-Crowned, who was also crowned there in 1217.
Unlike most of our monasteries, which are built in hard-to-reach areas, Zica is located in a fertile plain, just 6 km from Kraljevo towards Mataruska Banja. That is why it has suffered many destructions in its rich history. It was demolished and torched by the Tatars, Turks and Germans on two occasions but was rebuilt each time. It experienced its last fundamental reconstruction after the 1987 earthquake, when it was restored to its 13th-century authentic appearance.
Nine years ago, as part of itseighth century anniversary, the entire monastery complex was renovated and today it is a first-class tourist site.
According to tradition, seven Serbian kings were crowned at the Zica monastery, and at each coronation a new door was opened through which only the crowned ruler went through, and that door would then be immediately built up. That’s why they callZica,,The monastery of the seven doors’’.Although there are doubts about the number of crowned kings, theundeniable historical fact is that the seven rulers of the Nemanjić lineage were crowned under the seal of Zica and that several Serbian patriarchs presided in the monastery itself.
Many historians consider it the first bicameral parliament in Europe.
The fortress of the Maglic
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Maglic is one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Serbia.
It is located about thirty kilometers from Kraljevo, on the highway road leading to Novi Pazar, Montenegro, Kosovo and Metohija. It is located on a high rock that dominates the Ibar valley and is led by the decorated track with resting benches for tourists to take a breather, but also enjoy the view of the beautiful wildlife that surrounds them.
Its name is given after the mist that often surrounds it and gives it a mysterious look. The origin of the fortress is also mysterious and has not been lit up to this day. It is believed to have been built after the Mongol invasion of 1240. The first written data about this medieval town dates from 1337, from the time of Archbishop Danilo II, who raised palaces and cells in addition to the then existing buildings.
The city itself consists of seven towers each a dozen meters high and the main Don-Jon tower of20 meters height. It is covered with thick walls anddue to uneven terrain is irregularly shaped. It is about 100 meters long and about 40 meters wide. It is 100 meters long and about 40 meters wide. The inner part of the city consists of two courtyards, the smaller and the larger in which arethe remains of the church of St. George and the palace, as well as a bakery and two water tanks.
Many call this fortress the Serbian Camelot, and in it is filmed the sequel to the movie “Ironclad”. The film crew was delighted with the well-preserved walls and the mysterious ambience that reigns at the top of this hill.
Studenica Monastery
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Studenicamonastery is one of the oldest and largest Serbian medieval monasteries.
Studenica is the endowment of the Grand Prince Stefan Nemanja, the founder of the Serbian state and the progenitor of the mighty ruling dynasty of Nemanjić. Under guardianship of his son Sava, who was the first hegumenof the monastery and the first Serbian archbishop, Studenica became the cultural, spiritual and medical center of medieval Serbia. In Studenica, there are the relics of Stefan Nemanja and his sons Vukan and Stefan the First-Crowned.
Rudno
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Tourist Destination of Rudno is located at 1100 meters above sea level, on the slopes of the Radocelo and Golija mountains. The center of the region is village Rudno, which is reached by the Ibar highway from the direction of Kraljevo, towards the south.
The unspoiled nature, rich in dense forests, gentle and lush pastures, meadows and many clear mountain rivers and streams rich in crayfish and trout, with the cleanest air in Serbia, will make you love Rudno on first sight.The rose of winds, in which continental and Mediterranean currents collide, makes this place an air spa which in combination with healthy food and long walks, has a beneficial effect on many illnesses.
Mataruska Banja
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A Lopatnica
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Lopatnicais ideal for rural tourism.
If you want to return to some happier and more carefree times, the right choice would be the vacation in one of the numerous households in villages of Kraljevowhich provide accommodation and meals.
Lopatnica, with its peace and cleanliness of the river, lures those who need a break from their daily rush.
Lopatnica is located near the Zica monastery and the medieval fortress Maglic, so the vacation can also be combined with these two adventurous visits as well.
For those with an exploratory spirit, we recommend walking on mountain trails, cycling, rafting on the Ibar, paragliding from the mountain Stolovi and etc.