VALJEVO AS A VALJEVO AS A TOURIST TOURIST CENTRECENTRE

bybyMaja Borkan-TešanovićMaja Borkan-Tešanović

LocationLocation Valjevo the center of the Kolubara

District, is situated in Western Serbia at 44 ° and 16 'minutes north latitude and 19 ° and 53' minutes east longitude

100km southwest from Belgrade Surrounded by Medvednik, Povlen,

Maljen, Jablanik, Suvobor mountains It occupies an area of 2256 hectares,

the average altitude of 185 meters Valjevo City has about 64,000, and the

the whole territory with villages about 98,000 inhabitants.

AttractionsAttractions What to see in town

Tešnjar Nenadović Tower National Museum Modern Gallery International Gallery Radovan

Trnavac Gallery “34” Musselim’s Quarters Park Pećina (“Cave” park) Markova stolica (Marko’s

Chair Belvedere Numerous monuments Interesting buildings

AttractionsAttractions Gradac riverGradac river - one of the cleanest European rivers. The

canyon of the river with almost untouched nature is a favourite picnic area of Valjevo citizens

DivčibareDivčibare - The air-spa and skii centre of Divčibare is ideal for rest, rehabilitation and recreation

PetnicaPetnica – Science Center for young researchers with outdoor swimming pools and minor sports facilities. There is also lake Pocibrava, a meeting place for swimmers and fishermen

Vrujci Vrujci SpaSpa - has mud baths for rheumatic diseases, as well as a hotel and sport complex with swimming pools

BrankovinaBrankovina – cultural and historical village MonasteriesMonasteries – Lelić, Ćelije (“Cells”), Pustinja (“Desert”),

Jovanja

EventsEvents Svetosavska race Golden opanak (“Peasant shoe”) Jazz Fest Days of Bishop Nikolaj Desanka’s May Talks Raspberry Days Medicinal Plant Walks in Valjevo

Mountains Povlen Rally Tesnjar Evenings Mushroms’ Days Pipers’ Gathering Cracklings Day

FacilitiesFacilities AccomodationAccomodation - Grand Hotel, Narcis Hotel , Pansion

Valjevo guesthouse, Bubica guesthouse (“Earphones”), Konak Rašević guesthouse,

RestaurantsRestaurants – Šofer bar (“Chauffeur bar”), Zlatibor (“Golden pine”), Jefimija, Tadića mlin (“Tadić mill”), Paviljon (“Pavilion”), Kuća (“House”), Intermeco (“Intermezzo”), Stari grad (“Old town”), Vidra (“The Otter”), Lovci (“The Hunters”), Platani (“Plane trees”), Rendezvous

CafesCafes – Scala, Knez (“Headman”), Gipsy, .... Rural tourismRural tourism

Investment IncentivesInvestment Incentives Investment in infrastrucure Tax holiday Low corporate tax Simplify administrative procedures

Recommendations for Recommendations for the Futurethe Future Airport in Divci Aqua park in Petnica Golf court on Divčibare Theme parks for kids Eco villages