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ĐAVOLJA VAROŠ MAGIC
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Natalia's and Serbian ramonda Đavolja varoš has two found in Jelašnička gorge are rare natural phenomena. symbols of ice age Discover which ones...
Sićevo gorge is the heaven When you get hungry for rafting, alpinism, try famous Đavolji mountaineering and paragliding ražnjići and Prolom beer
Magic realism and other stories... “You spoke your words as if you denied the existence of the shadows or of evil. Think now, where would your good be if there were no evil and what would the world look like without shadow. But would you kindly ponder this question: what would your good do if evil didn’t exist and what would the earth look like if all the shadows disappeared? After all, shadows are cast by things and people. But shadows also come from trees and living #serbiacreatesinspiration Photo: Andrey Vukolov beings. Do you want to strip the earth of all trees and living things just because of your fantasy of enjoying naked light?“ Bulgakov wrote as if he was inspired by Đavolja varoš - a mystic place where light and demons come together, where people How to get there? come to break away from their darkness and leave it to limestone dolls.
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from Belgrade in 6 h 28 min · 423 km Bus · 520 km from Novi Sad in 7 h 30 min Train · 186 km from Niš in 4 h 1 min
1. Jelašnička gorge
Not many things can inspire as much as the living symbols of the Ice Age: plants Serbian and Natalia’s ramonda. Jelašnička gorge is their home. These plants can survive the cruelest ground, without a drop of water for the whole year, in the state of complete sleepiness. When the rain finally falls, they revive again. That is why they became the symbol of survival during the World War I.
#serbiacreatesinspiration Photo: Milica Žugić
· 16 km from Niš, in 28 min
Rooms & Where to stay? Apartments Recommended accommodation
❶ Riverside apartments (Niš) – call +381 63 781 96 10, prices start at 1,700 RSD ❷ Villa Zone (Niška banja) – prices start at 1,200 RSD ❸ Villa Priča (Niška banja) – prices start at 1,500 RSD
Where to eat? #serbiacreatesinspiration Photo: Ivana Potkonjak
Etno podrum Brka (Jelašnica) - one ❶ of the best restaurants in the whole south of Serbia; we recommend you to order domestic pie with sour milk ❷ Restaurant Gurmanova tajna (Niška Banja)
#serbiacreatesinspiration Photo: Srđan Mitić
There is a picnic area for barbecue in the gorge.
The nearest shop is in village Jelašnica, 10 min away.
What to do?
#serbiacreatesinspiration Photo: Ivan Mitić
IF THE GEORGE WERE SPORT CLIMBING THE STORYTELLER… Climbing club PAEK, One day adventure: hiking in call +381 64 16 91 588 the gorge, abseiling down the for more information. cliff, free climbing, prices start at 2,400 RSD per person
A FEW TIPS
Jelašnička gorge is the first natural climbing location in Serbia suitable for sport climbing, with more than 200 sport-climbing directions (fully tested rock equipment).
2. Sićevo gorge
Sićevo george is a real paradise for the lovers of pure nature, rafting, alpinism, mountaineering and paragliding. It’s located on the river Nišava in the magical gorge between the northern hillsides of mountain Suva planina and southern slopes of mountain Svrljig (Svrljiške planine).
#Serbiacreatesinspiration Izvor: Wikipedia
· 20 km from Niš, in 25 min
The nearest recommended Where to stay? accommodation is in Niška Banja, around 14 km away.
What to do?
SIĆEVO ADVENTURE RAFTING ON NIŠAVA One day adventure with hiking, Prices start at 2,000 RSD per abseiling from the rock and person, minimum 6 people. climbing; prices start at 2,500 More information here. RSD per person.
PARAGLIDING WINE DEGUSTATION Prices start at 7,000 RSD for a In Malča winery; prices start tandem flight. More information at 600 RSD per person. here.
HYDROPLANT “SVETA PETKA“ Built according to the project developed by Nikola Tesla and Đorđe Stanojević, it was put to work in 1908 when it lit the first house in Niš. This plant still provides the electricity to the city. It is a part of tourist route “Putevima Nikole Tesle”; call +381 64 83 13 353 for more information.
Where to eat?
Kafana Mali vikend (Sićevo)
A FEW TIPS
• Paragliding airfield in Sićevo represents one of the best terrains in Europe as far as the climate and geographic conditions are concerned. • Bus number 18 operates regularly from the city bus station Đika Dinić, next to the main station in Niš, to the gorge.
3. Kamenički vis
Kamenički vis is the favorite one day trip destination for Niš citizens. It is on the hillsides of mountain Svrljig, above the village Kamenica (from which it got its name). On its northern side, you will find Studeni kladenac – the only water spring in the area.
#Serbiacreatesinspiration Photo: Gordana Stoičkov
How to get there?
You can take a taxi; the price is around 500 RSD. • 14 km from Niš in 24 min
Where to stay? Recommended accommodation
The nearest recommended Household Imunsan (Čegar) accommodation is in Čegar, 8 km – prices start at 1,500 RSD from Kamenički vis, 13 min drive
#Serbiacreatesinspiration Photo: Gordana Stoičkov
Where to eat?
❶ Lovački restoran Vis (on Kamenički vis) ❷ You can also barbecue in the area.
The nearest shop is in Kamenica, 5 km from Kamenički vis.
What to do?
ADVENTURE KALAFAT THE MONUMENT ON ČEGAR The adventure with hiking, visiting Free entry, but the custodian the local villages and two caves: has a fee for his services; Popšići and Samar. call +381 62 89 24 854 for more information.
HORSERIDING FOR TOURISTS More information here.
3. Đavolja varoš
On the hillsides of Radan mountain, 27 km south-east from town Kuršumlija, stands a unique creation of nature and a geomorphologic phenomenon called Đavolja varoš. This natural monument consists of two, rare phenomena: earth towers as a specific form of relief, which look very artistic. There are also two natural springs “Đavolja voda“ and “Crveno vrelo“, with extremely acidic water and high mineral concentration.
#Serbiacreatesinspiration Photo: Jovana Jović
• 88 km from Niš, in 2 h
How to get there?
Car BUS LINE Bus ticket from Prolom banja costs around 800 RSD in one direction. Bus
Where to stay? Recommended acommodation
The nearest recommended Villa Garetov Konak accommodation is in Prolom Banja, – prices start at 2,500 RSD 12 km away, around 30 min drive.
What to eat? #serbiacreatesinspiration Izvor: djavoljavaros.com The meals under the cooking bell and famous kebab “Đavolji ražnjić“ are a must try. You should also try the unique and exquisite “Prolom beer”.
❶ Etno Krčma Prolom Banja ❷ Restaurant within the locality Đavolja varoš
The nearest shop is in Prolom Banja, 12 km away, about 30 min drive.
What to do?
INDIVIDUAL TOUR AROUND ORGANIZED TRIP FROM NIŠ THE SITE ĐAVOLJA VAROŠ It includes visiting Đavolja Varoš Individual ticket costs 350 RSD, and Prolom Banja; prices start working hours during the summer season at 1,900 RSD per person; more 8:30 am - 7 pm; more information here. information here.
A FEW TIPS
• The site is closed from November untill March. • There are many steps leading to the site, how is your cardio?