Arilje Phone/Fax: +381 (0)31 891 287 +381 (0)31 891 918 European Union Municipality of Arilje Municipality of Arilje E-Mail: [email protected]

Arilje Phone/Fax: +381 (0)31 891 287 +381 (0)31 891 918 European Union Municipality of Arilje Municipality of Arilje E-Mail: Turizam@Arilje.Org.Rs

Svetog Ahilija 53, 31230 Arilje phone/fax: +381 (0)31 891 287 +381 (0)31 891 918 European Union Municipality of Arilje Municipality of Arilje e-mail: [email protected] www.arilje.org.rs

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Project funded by the European Union Užice -37km Čačak - 50 km Kragujevac - 96,5 km Požega -14km Ivanjica -28km Beograd -195 km Čajetina - 76,5 km Sirogojno - 40 km (preko Radoševa) Zlatibor -62km Mokra Gora -83km Užice -37km Čačak - 50 km Kragujevac - 96,5 km Požega -14km Ivanjica -28km Beograd -195 km Čajetina - 76,5 km Sirogojno - 40 km (preko Radoševa) Zlatibor -62km Mokra Gora -83km ARILJE

I am Arilje, a small town in western Serbia. I cover an area of 349 km2 at an altitude of 330-1382 m. The geographical coordinates are 43 45' 07" - 20 05' 26" I am located among the river basins of Moravica, Veliki and Mali Rzav. Always on the right road. Close to large urban areas and attractive destinations.

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2 3 ARILJE ARILJE HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

My best known structure is the church of St. Ahilije from the 13th century which bears testimony that I am a town with a long history. I am old but young at heart and full of life, especially in the summer period when thousands of people liven up the beaches of my river Rzav. I have 20,000 hard working entrepreneur citizens. We are renowned for growing raspberries so I am called the Red Gold Capital. Almost every household in Arilje grows raspberries. The 5,000 “small factories under open sky” produce over 20 million kilograms of raspberry annually. Our raspberries are not only delicious, but have healing characteristics as well. They contain plenty antioxidants, and according to doctors, a daily portion of 130 grams of raspberry considerably reduces cancer risks. My name is associated with the best quality textile. If you ask where our cotton plantations are located, we will say there aren't any but there are numerous small and large workshops with products bearing the brand „TheAriljetextile”.

DIDYOU KNOW? Many popular St. Ahilije people wore the Arilje products. You could see the Evolution brand attire in the Flamingos spot, Extreme Intimo underwear on Nataša Bekvalac and Danilo Ikodinović, Novak Djoković wearing the garments made by Miteks, Garman creations on singerTijana Dapčević and the host Milan Kalinić wearing Exterra. 4 5 ARILJE ARILJE ST. AHILIJE CHURCH There are seven churches on the territory of Arilje and three of them are over 7 centuries old. My spiritual lighthouse is the church of St. Ahilije, founded by king Dragutin in the 13th century. It was constructed in the Raška style. It is said that a Byzantine temple once occupied this space when Saint Sava won independence for our church, with one of the 12 episcopates located at a plateau above the confluence of the Rzav into the Moravica. At that time, my name was Moravice. Later, in honor of St. Achillius, the bishop from Larissa, whose relics had been brought here by the people ofThessaly, my name changed into Arilje. The main street and secondary school are named St. Ahilije as well. The church of St. Ahilije has been designated as a monument of exceptional value.

DON'T MISS: FRESCOS May 28, the church The church was fresco painted in 1296 and this decoration patron saint occupies the attention of many people. feast day If you wish to find out more about our church ant its fresco (Ariljevdan), one of the painting, please read the short novel “Ahilije” and the novel favorite town events, gathering spiritual and political “Brajan”, by the well known Serbian writer DobriloNenadić , also leaders and people in the from Arilje. churchyard. 6 7 ARILJE ARILJE ST. AHILIJE CHURCH There are seven churches on the territory of Arilje and three of them are over 7 centuries old. My spiritual lighthouse is the church of St. Ahilije, founded by king Dragutin in the 13th century. It was constructed in the Raška style. It is said that a Byzantine temple once occupied this space when Saint Sava won independence for our church, with one of the 12 episcopates located at a plateau above the confluence of the Rzav into the Moravica. At that time, my name was Moravice. Later, in honor of St. Achillius, the bishop from Larissa, whose relics had been brought here by the people ofThessaly, my name changed into Arilje. The main street and secondary school are named St. Ahilije as well. The church of St. Ahilije has been designated as a monument of exceptional value.

(The Angel of Arilje by Branko Miljkovic)

Freska Sv. Arhangela Gavrila 8 9 ARILJE St.Ahilije Church Plavi anđeo ARILJE “Whodid not see thee, he does not know himself, Who has notseen thee, he shall not Arriveanywhere, Forendless is the road …”

(The Angel of Arilje by Branko Miljkovic)

Freska Sv. Arhangela Gavrila 8 9 ARILJE St.Ahilije Church Plavi anđeo ARILJE THE KLISURA MONASTERY

The Klisura (gorge) Monastery is located 13 km from Arilje. It was built in the 13th century modeled as the St. Ahilije church, in the Raška style. According to legend, one good man, a companion of St. Sava was in charge of building it, so its original name was Dobrače (good man) just like the village it is built in. It was demolished and burned several times. The Turks burned it in 1688. It was reconstructed, but not for long. The Austrians demolished it in 1915 as retribution against the priest Veljko Frescosyoumustsee: Tankosić, the parishioner of this monastery, who was the organizer of the uprising against the occupier. The Blue Angel, a fresco depicting Today, the Klisura Monastery is a women's monastery. St. Archangel Gabriel. It has been named as one of the masterpieces Interestingfacts: of Serbian fresco painting, ranking The monastery was named after the geographical locality, which is with the White Angel from the thegorgeoftheriverMoravica. monastery Mileševa. Events: July 26, Saint Archangel Gabriel's Day, the church patron saintfeastday(slava). The Miraculous fresco of Jesus Christ, which was awarded as the most beautiful for its visual identity at the exhibition in Paris in 1970.

The Founder's composition, with a unique solution depicting the Son of God, Jesus Christ, reduced in size, in a medallion among the heads of the rulingNemanjić brothers.

Frescos of the whole Nemanjić dynasty, important because this is the first Nemanjić dynasty church 10 depicting all theNemanjić rulers up 11 ARILJE ARILJE to King Dragutin. THE KLISURA MONASTERY

The Founder's composition, with a unique solution depicting the Son of God, Jesus Christ, reduced in size, in a medallion among the heads of the rulingNemanjić brothers.

Frescos of the whole Nemanjić dynasty, important because this is the first Nemanjić dynasty church 10 depicting all theNemanjić rulers up 11 ARILJE ARILJE to King Dragutin. HOLYTRINITY CHURCH ST. NIKOLA CHURCH IN BJELUŠA According to popular belief, One of the three churches from the the church in Bjeluša was 13th century surrounded by both founded by serdar Jovan Mićić, nature and songs is the St. Nikola in 1818 -1820 at the location of church in the village of Brekovo. It a small log church. gathers those who cherish folk tradition through forgotten customs, songs and dances. Attractions: THE CHURCH ONTHE GRADINA A monument was erected in At an altitude of 670 meters, among the clouds, is a church Events: July 12 and August 28-popular the churchyard dedicated to dedicated to St. Elijah, and is known as the hajduk church. The gatheringinthechurchyard. AleksandarI Karađorđević , the construction date of this church is unknown. According to strategist in the wars for experts it was erected on the ruins of a Roman sentry tower but liberation (1912-1918). the people believe in legends. Legends: The popular belief is that the church flew from the village Prilike when the Turks attempted to desecrate it, while according to another legend, the Serbs transferred it, with the help of God, to the top of the Gradina.

DIDYOU Service KNOW? isheld here twice a year,forSt. Elijah'sdayandthe Beheading of St. John the Baptist. The church may be reached along a steeprockypath1,5kmlong. Adviceforwishestocometrue. According to popular belief, a person attending service,whoiswithoutsins,mayfreelywalkaround thechurchwithoutfallingdowntheravine.Ifanyone decides to do so, the feat should be repeated three times. If the sinful person succeeds in encircling the church, it should be interpreted that all thesinshavebeenabsolved.

12 13 ARILJE ARILJE HOLYTRINITY CHURCH ST. NIKOLA CHURCH IN BJELUŠA According to popular belief, One of the three churches from the the church in Bjeluša was 13th century surrounded by both founded by serdar Jovan Mićić, nature and songs is the St. Nikola in 1818 -1820 at the location of church in the village of Brekovo. It a small log church. gathers those who cherish folk tradition through forgotten customs, songs and dances. Attractions: THE CHURCH ONTHE GRADINA A monument was erected in At an altitude of 670 meters, among the clouds, is a church Events: July 12 and August 28-popular the churchyard dedicated to dedicated to St. Elijah, and is known as the hajduk church. The gatheringinthechurchyard. AleksandarI Karađorđević , the construction date of this church is unknown. According to strategist in the wars for experts it was erected on the ruins of a Roman sentry tower but liberation (1912-1918). the people believe in legends. Legends: The popular belief is that the church flew from the village Prilike when the Turks attempted to desecrate it, while according to another legend, the Serbs transferred it, with the help of God, to the top of the Gradina.

12 13 ARILJE ARILJE CIRCLE OF CULTURE 1 There are 6 centers of culture at the town square in a diameter of only 30 meters. 1) St. Ahilije Church, founded 2 by king Dragutin Nemanjić dating from the 13th century; 2)The Old School from 1834, presently theTown Gallery; 3) Town Library, founded in 1895 with over 30.000 books; 6 4) Raspberry monument, work of art by sculptor Velimir Karavelić; 5) House (Konak) built in 1823, belonging to the commander (serdar) of the 3 Užice district (nahiya),Jovan Mićić; 6) Town Hall (Sokolski dom) with the Town Cinema and Youth Center 5

Serdar Jovan Mićić built his house here DIDYOU KNOW? 4 because he chose Arilje as hiswinterresidence. According to legend, the Tarabić prophet family boldly predicted this eminent political figure that he would die of hunger in prisonafterchangesingovernmentandthereturnof theKarađorđević dynasty.The tomb of Jovan 14 Mićić is in the churchyard of St. 15 ARILJE Ahilije. ARILJE CIRCLE OF CULTURE 1 There are 6 centers of culture at the town square in a diameter of only 30 meters. 1) St. Ahilije Church, founded 2 by king Dragutin Nemanjić dating from the 13th century; 2)The Old School from 1834, presently theTown Gallery; 3) Town Library, founded in 1895 with over 30.000 books; 6 4) Raspberry monument, work of art by sculptor Velimir Karavelić; 5) House (Konak) built in 1823, belonging to the commander (serdar) of the 3 Užice district (nahiya),Jovan Mićić; 6) Town Hall (Sokolski dom) with the Town Cinema and Youth Center 5

16 17 ARILJE ARILJE PRIRODNE LEPOTE

16 17 ARILJE ARILJE WHY IS IT UNIQUE? This THEVISOCKASPA(VISOČKABANJA ) spa is not like other ones because You will be breath taken by the Visoka Spa while bathing at an Interesting: its water may be altitude of 600 m in water with a temperature of 27ºC. All you will There is an interesting guest consumed due to its see is part of the sky surrounded by rocks and hear the murmur of scent and taste free book on the spa rocks.Those who characteristics. the lively river Rzav running right next to you for its own sake. were treated in the spa inscribed Unlike the urbanized spas, this is an The Visoka Spa is connected with a new 40 km asphalt road with their names as a sign of oasis in the open. In its natural clothing, Arilje. gratitude so the miracle surrounded by a world of vegetation and The bottoms of the two pools are covered by tiny sand with animals, breathing with balance and of this water harmony. healthy bubbles constantly emerging (the water is enriched with would never potassium, magnesium etc.) be forgo- The spa treats rheumatism, heart conditions, nervous diseases tten. and substantially improves the eyesight.

18 19 ARILJE ARILJE WHY IS IT UNIQUE? This THEVISOCKASPA(VISOČKABANJA ) spa is not like other ones because You will be breath taken by the Visoka Spa while bathing at an Interesting: its water may be altitude of 600 m in water with a temperature of 27ºC. All you will There is an interesting guest consumed due to its see is part of the sky surrounded by rocks and hear the murmur of scent and taste free book on the spa rocks.Those who characteristics. the lively river Rzav running right next to you for its own sake. were treated in the spa inscribed Unlike the urbanized spas, this is an The Visoka Spa is connected with a new 40 km asphalt road with their names as a sign of oasis in the open. In its natural clothing, Arilje. gratitude so the miracle surrounded by a world of vegetation and The bottoms of the two pools are covered by tiny sand with animals, breathing with balance and of this water harmony. healthy bubbles constantly emerging (the water is enriched with would never potassium, magnesium etc.) be forgo- The spa treats rheumatism, heart conditions, nervous diseases tten. and substantially improves the eyesight.

18 19 ARILJE ARILJE THEGOLUBINJAK SCENICVIEW VISOKCSPAAA-DVICE There are remnants of an old fortress above the Visoka Spa and the Rzav, on a rock called the Golubinjak. LEGEND It is believed that Jerina had built this fortification but it is Do not stay in the water over A local undetermined whether these are medieval remains or date from 20 minutes peasant had a sick the Roman times. The view stretches far from this point and you The water is most beneficial foal. He didn't can enjoy the beautiful landscape and the Rzav river canyon. if you remain still in it have the heart to After leaving the pool, dress kill it, so he took it warm right away further away from the Do not indulge to the houses to the barely passable charms of the Rzav whose Rzav canyon to let it die there. After a THEZIJAČA CAVE water is much colder than few days the foal returned to the farmer healthy. Ever since that time, people have the one from the spa It is located in the village Bjeluša 5 km from the Visoka Spa. A known about the beneficial qualities of this strong spring sources from the cave powering the watermills spring water, they have been living longer andbearingtheiroldageeasierbyusing along the water course. The water is clear and good for drinking. thewaterfromthissource. The cave is still unexplored and is a real attraction for curious tourists.

CAREVO POLJE (THE EMPEROR'SFIELD) The plateau Carevo polje is located on the hillsides of Okruglica in Bjeluša. Part of the plateau is occupied by a pile of rocks the locals call Careva gomila (the Emperor's Pile). NEARBY... According to legend, some emperor's army camped here and buried certain remains under the pile of rocks. Some believe it Hunting - 2,5 km from the spa is the hunting lodge of the was the army of Miroslav, brother of Stefan Nemanja, who hunting club“Branko Đonović ”, with 16 beds. You can spend the gathered the rocks to build the monastery Žuljan. According to night here during the whole hunting season which starts on another story, Carevo polje was the assembly point of Lazar's October 16 and lasts until March. The hunting game consists of army, on their way to Kosovo. deer, rabbits, wild boar and pheasants.

20 21 ARILJE ARILJE THEGOLUBINJAK SCENICVIEW VISOKCSPAAA-DVICE There are remnants of an old fortress above the Visoka Spa and the Rzav, on a rock called the Golubinjak. LEGEND It is believed that Jerina had built this fortification but it is Do not stay in the water over A local undetermined whether these are medieval remains or date from 20 minutes peasant had a sick the Roman times. The view stretches far from this point and you The water is most beneficial foal. He didn't can enjoy the beautiful landscape and the Rzav river canyon. if you remain still in it have the heart to After leaving the pool, dress kill it, so he took it warm right away further away from the Do not indulge to the houses to the barely passable charms of the Rzav whose Rzav canyon to let it die there. After a THEZIJAČA CAVE water is much colder than few days the foal returned to the farmer healthy. Ever since that time, people have the one from the spa It is located in the village Bjeluša 5 km from the Visoka Spa. A known about the beneficial qualities of this strong spring sources from the cave powering the watermills spring water, they have been living longer andbearingtheiroldageeasierbyusing along the water course. The water is clear and good for drinking. thewaterfromthissource. The cave is still unexplored and is a real attraction for curious tourists.

20 21 ARILJE ARILJE VODENAPEĆINA (THEWATER CAVE)

22 23 ARILJE ARILJE VODENAPEĆINA (THEWATER CAVE)

22 23 ARILJE ARILJE A great challenge awaits adventurers 20 km from Arilje in the Panjica canyon, on the border between the villages Brekovo and DIDYOU Dobrače. At present, it is only assumed that the water mass KNOW? How to sourcing from the cave is actually a sinking river comprising of reach it? several sinking springs from the Kukutnica and Okruglica zone. By taking The attractive entrance provides opportunities for speleologists, the 800 m long divers and brave ones to examine the secrets of this natural rocky path, over phenomenon just like the local curios young men who unveiled small wooden bridges, the secret that there is a small lake in the cave depths, fenced by you not only reach the Water rocks with a view at the sky. Cave, but experience the If you are treasure hunters, make your way to the rock with the surrounding irresistible nature, high Hajduk Cave, where people believe, the outcasts' treasure is cliffs, numerous cascades and hidden. Old civilization treasure hunters will be pleased with the waterfallsofthePanjicariver. remains of the old, unexplored fortification.

Did you know thatJosif Pančić discovered the endemic species campanula secundiflora in the canyon of the Panjicariver?

24 25 ARILJE ARILJE A great challenge awaits adventurers 20 km from Arilje in the Panjica canyon, on the border between the villages Brekovo and DIDYOU Dobrače. At present, it is only assumed that the water mass KNOW? How to sourcing from the cave is actually a sinking river comprising of reach it? several sinking springs from the Kukutnica and Okruglica zone. By taking The attractive entrance provides opportunities for speleologists, the 800 m long divers and brave ones to examine the secrets of this natural rocky path, over phenomenon just like the local curios young men who unveiled small wooden bridges, the secret that there is a small lake in the cave depths, fenced by you not only reach the Water rocks with a view at the sky. Cave, but experience the If you are treasure hunters, make your way to the rock with the surrounding irresistible nature, high Hajduk Cave, where people believe, the outcasts' treasure is cliffs, numerous cascades and hidden. Old civilization treasure hunters will be pleased with the waterfallsofthePanjicariver. remains of the old, unexplored fortification.

Did you know thatJosif Pančić discovered the endemic species campanula secundiflora in the canyon of the Panjicariver?

24 25 ARILJE ARILJE THE RIVER RZAV The Rzav, which is the pearl of this area, sets off easily from Muč anj not knowing that it will gain great force after joining the Jamička and Presečk a rivers, boldly rushing through the passes and ravines, proudly flowing through the hills and meadows. It grows even more after joining the rivers Bjela Rijeka and Ljubišnica and enters the canyon visited only by brook trout fishermen. It provides the village ofVisoka with several warm and healthy springs. Then the river Katušnica, with its waterfall in Gostilje, joins our pearl.The Mali (Little) Rzav impatiently awaits its namesake to rush down to the Urjak bridge to cool it down and clearly flow through all the Arilje beaches finally infusing into the Moravica.

For fishermen, Rzav is associated with brook and California trout, and grayling. For the neighboring towns, Rzav is drinking water because Arilje generously supplies five neighboring towns with drinking water. For the most brave ones, Rzav provides rafting, starting from the villageKruščica and the Orlovač a canyon. For the people of Arilje, Rzav represents our Spa center with all its beautiful whirlpools and beaches, it is our healer, symbol of life and growing place for all generations.

Don't be surprised if you see a girl drinking the Rzav water from her hand, an old man scooping it with a glass or mother washing her baby's face with it. We believe in the Rzav and its effectiveness.

26 27 ARILJE ARILJE THE RIVER RZAV The Rzav, which is the pearl of this area, sets off easily from Muč anj not knowing that it will gain great force after joining the Jamička and Presečk a rivers, boldly rushing through the passes and ravines, proudly flowing through the hills and meadows. It grows even more after joining the rivers Bjela Rijeka and Ljubišnica and enters the canyon visited only by brook trout fishermen. It provides the village ofVisoka with several warm and healthy springs. Then the river Katušnica, with its waterfall in Gostilje, joins our pearl.The Mali (Little) Rzav impatiently awaits its namesake to rush down to the Urjak bridge to cool it down and clearly flow through all the Arilje beaches finally infusing into the Moravica.

26 27 ARILJE ARILJE RELAX BEACHES ONTHE RZAV In summer, the tourists' attention is mostly attracted by the numerous Rzav beaches. Whether they are peaceful oases or places of urban socializing, it is for you to decide-but this is Heaven on Earth!

DIDYOU KNOW? That our beaches hosted concerts by Darko Rundek, RELAX... Partybreakers, Deca Loših Muzičara, Kanda Kodža and Nebojša, Goblini, Jarboli, Tanja iz Oktobra, Alogia, Vlada Džet, MothershipOrchestra...

28 29 ARILJE ARILJE RELAX BEACHES ONTHE RZAV In summer, the tourists' attention is mostly attracted by the numerous Rzav beaches. Whether they are peaceful oases or places of urban socializing, it is for you to decide-but this is Heaven on Earth!

28 29 ARILJE ARILJE 4.4 THE ŽUTA STENA BEACH (YELLOW STONE BEACH) The stretch of Rzav beaches continues with the Žuta Stena Beach 1.1 THETOWN BEACH (Yellow Stone Beach) which offers good music and refreshments with the possibility of sports: volleyball, five-a-side football, darts, Closest to the town center and first in line is the Town Beach. The table tennis. first part of the beach is for the younger swimmers, with slightly faster, but shallower water embanked by concrete steps along 5.5 THE ZELENA PLAŽA BEACH (GREEN BEACH) with small benches, swings and see-saws. The second part is The Zelena Plaža Beach (Green Beach) is a secluded beach for quieter for swimming, immediately under the suspended bridge, relaxing, succumbing to nature and the place to “release the with the most courageous ones jumping from it. Along theTown stress down the river” at any time of day. The evenings are Beach is an illuminated walking area, connected with the main reserved for live performances and DJ parties. road leading to other beaches. 6.6 THE SONJINE ČARI BEACH (SONJA'S CHARMS BEACH) 2.2 THEUSKIVIR (NARROW WHIRLPOOL) The Sonjine Čari Beach (Sonja's Charms Beach) This is a bubbly Beach is a river island which campers and fishermen frequent rapids beach with large warm boulders which the beautiful Sonja most often. May First camping and various concerts are most frequented. The young men secretly watched her through organized here. the trees while she swam and sunbathed, and being thrilled by her beauty, named this place after her. 3.3 THE ŠEVELJ BEACH The Ševelj Beach is located downstream from the Rzav Dam. 7.7 THE BOSA NOGA (BAREFOOT) BEACH Besides the charms of the Rzav, you can enjoy yourself on the The Bosa Noga (Barefoot) Beach is a beach you will certainly not restaurant terrace of the restaurant Mlinarev San (Miller's Dream) miss if you enjoy good music, the sounds of Jamaica or Funky with a view of the dam and the Arilje Castle, the house of the music, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. In a joyful atmosphere, renowned painter, LjubivojeJovanović. Having been inspired good host and the charms of the Rzav, you may stay until late at with the excavations he had found, as well as his belief that this is night and enjoy the lazy bags, play speedmington, five-a-side the site of king Dragutin and queen Katelina's summer residence, football, volleyball, frisbee or isolate yourself in the secluded part the painter built a house with an unusual architectural structure. of the beach and listen to the murmuring sounds of the Rzav instead of music. This location is also renowned for several concerts of well known Serbian bands.

8.8 URJAK Urjak is said to be the pearl of the Rzav. Even though it is the remotest beach from the town center, Urjak is filled with swimmers. People come here to swim in the crystal clear water, jump from a rock emerging from the Rzav, beautiful groves and the rocky beach. The Urjak club patio is inevitable, along with good music and summer water jumps. 8 30 1 4 31 5 6 ARILJE 2 ARILJE 3 7 4.4 THE ŽUTA STENA BEACH (YELLOW STONE BEACH) The stretch of Rzav beaches continues with the Žuta Stena Beach 1.1 THETOWN BEACH (Yellow Stone Beach) which offers good music and refreshments with the possibility of sports: volleyball, five-a-side football, darts, Closest to the town center and first in line is the Town Beach. The table tennis. first part of the beach is for the younger swimmers, with slightly faster, but shallower water embanked by concrete steps along 5.5 THE ZELENA PLAŽA BEACH (GREEN BEACH) with small benches, swings and see-saws. The second part is The Zelena Plaža Beach (Green Beach) is a secluded beach for quieter for swimming, immediately under the suspended bridge, relaxing, succumbing to nature and the place to “release the with the most courageous ones jumping from it. Along theTown stress down the river” at any time of day. The evenings are Beach is an illuminated walking area, connected with the main reserved for live performances and DJ parties. road leading to other beaches. 6.6 THE SONJINE ČARI BEACH (SONJA'S CHARMS BEACH) 2.2 THEUSKIVIR (NARROW WHIRLPOOL) The Sonjine Čari Beach (Sonja's Charms Beach) This is a bubbly Beach is a river island which campers and fishermen frequent rapids beach with large warm boulders which the beautiful Sonja most often. May First camping and various concerts are most frequented. The young men secretly watched her through organized here. the trees while she swam and sunbathed, and being thrilled by her beauty, named this place after her. 3.3 THE ŠEVELJ BEACH The Ševelj Beach is located downstream from the Rzav Dam. 7.7 THE BOSA NOGA (BAREFOOT) BEACH Besides the charms of the Rzav, you can enjoy yourself on the The Bosa Noga (Barefoot) Beach is a beach you will certainly not restaurant terrace of the restaurant Mlinarev San (Miller's Dream) miss if you enjoy good music, the sounds of Jamaica or Funky with a view of the dam and the Arilje Castle, the house of the music, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. In a joyful atmosphere, renowned painter, LjubivojeJovanović. Having been inspired good host and the charms of the Rzav, you may stay until late at with the excavations he had found, as well as his belief that this is night and enjoy the lazy bags, play speedmington, five-a-side the site of king Dragutin and queen Katelina's summer residence, football, volleyball, frisbee or isolate yourself in the secluded part the painter built a house with an unusual architectural structure. of the beach and listen to the murmuring sounds of the Rzav instead of music. This location is also renowned for several concerts of well known Serbian bands.

32 33 ARILJE ARILJE TOWN PARK The park is the most appealing place to meet three generations of people from Arilje. While the youngest splash water from the fountain, the parents peacefully stroll and the elderly sit on the benches retelling their adventures from youth.The athletes score wins in the newly built Sports Hall and football fields which are part of the park. In the late hours, most of the visitors are singing, awaiting dawn with their guitars and good songs. Things to see: Three monuments dedicated to heroes from various wars

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Arilje Winter Jubilations are held during the school winter holidays. The program consists of a film matinee and marathon, theater performances, sports tournaments, painting and skiing school, computer workshops, knowledge quizzes and masked ball. The children's theater festival gathers kindergarten, elementary and secondary theater groups from the territory of Arilje. It is held from March 20-21 at the Sokolski dom. Easter egg dyeing is traditionally held on Main Street as an art workshop with children expressing their creativity through egg dyeing. Following this event, an exhibition is organized with forums on tradition, Christianity and the symbolism of egg dyeing.

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34 35 ARILJE ARILJE SPORTS MANIFESTATIONS CULTURAL EVENTS

The Easter football tournament gathers football The May Days of Culture are held in the last week of May with teams from all over Serbia, Montenegro, Federation of art, literal, theater and music programs, movie projections, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia. It has painting and sculpture exhibitions. traditionally been held since 2000. The contestants are Arlemm is a summer classical music school. The initiators of this ages 6-12. event are theMladenović family, who are true masters of the violin, violoncello and piano. It gathers young musicians from all The Arilje Open is a table tennis championship with over Serbia in the second half of July and after 7 days of lessons players ages 7 to 77 taking part. So far table tennis finish with a collective concert. players from Serbia and the former Yugoslav republics The Convention of amateur artists from the Zlatibor District have participated. This championship is held in the gathers a large number of painters and sculptors from the sports hall in June. Zlatibor District. Their work is collected until June with the best ones exhibited at theTown Gallery and the winners forwarded to the republic contest.

The Urjak Trophy is a water jump competition. It is held at the beginning of August at the Rzav beach Urjak. Contestants compete in two disciplines: water jumps and the100 meter swim race.

Streetball gathers a large number of regional contestants who compete both as teams or individually in streetball, slam dunks and 3-pointers. It is 36 organized in August at the town square. 37 ARILJE ARILJE GASTRONOMY EVENTS P 10 activities if you are The Honey Festival is an event held on Palm Sunday at theTown TO Square. There is a sales exhibition of honey products, equipment staying only one day in our town and beekeeping gear. Expert lectures are organized by the Beekeeping Association of Serbia. 1. Find accommodation in of the rural households; The Golden Cooking Pot of Arilje, is a 2. Take aKlokoč view from the observation point contest in cooking fish stew held at the 3. Ride a bicycle to the townJovanović beaches beginning of October. The organizer is the - relax zones Fishermen's Sports Club Plovak which gathers 4. Visit the unusual structure of the teams from Arilje and fishermen from the painter Ljubivoje 5. Try the Komplet lepinja (traditional region and Serbia. baked flat bread with homemade butter, eggs and meat juice) At the same time, there is Catch-Kiss and 6. Take a stroll in the town park and Release fishing contest at theTown Beach. cheer at one of the games in the sports hall 7. Enjoy the taste of raspberries with whipped cream ETHNO EVENTS 8. See a film in our cozy cinema 9. Arilje is renowned for its evening The Brekovo Outdoor Event is held in the second half of corso (promenade) - so take a walk September and first half of October in the churchyard of Brekovo. 10. At the end of the day-music – the It consists of men's and women's singing group programs, tamburitza orchestra, DJ parties, cultural ensembles, brass bands, pipers, toastmasters, solo 10 promotions, karaoke singers, duets. The event is organized by the Arilje Library and amateur singing group “The First Sunflower Seed” from Brekovo.

38 39 ARILJE ARILJE GASTRONOMY EVENTS P 10 activities if you are The Honey Festival is an event held on Palm Sunday at theTown TO Square. There is a sales exhibition of honey products, equipment staying only one day in our town and beekeeping gear. Expert lectures are organized by the Beekeeping Association of Serbia. 1. Find accommodation in of the rural households; The Golden Cooking Pot of Arilje, is a 2. Take aKlokoč view from the observation point contest in cooking fish stew held at the 3. Ride a bicycle to the townJovanović beaches beginning of October. The organizer is the - relax zones Fishermen's Sports Club Plovak which gathers 4. Visit the unusual structure of the teams from Arilje and fishermen from the painter Ljubivoje 5. Try the Komplet lepinja (traditional region and Serbia. baked flat bread with homemade butter, eggs and meat juice) At the same time, there is Catch-Kiss and 6. Take a stroll in the town park and Release fishing contest at theTown Beach. cheer at one of the games in the sports hall 7. Enjoy the taste of raspberries with whipped cream ETHNO EVENTS 8. See a film in our cozy cinema 9. Arilje is renowned for its evening The Brekovo Outdoor Event is held in the second half of corso (promenade) - so take a walk September and first half of October in the churchyard of Brekovo. 10. At the end of the day-music – the It consists of men's and women's singing group programs, tamburitza orchestra, DJ parties, cultural ensembles, brass bands, pipers, toastmasters, solo 10 promotions, karaoke singers, duets. The event is organized by the Arilje Library and amateur singing group “The First Sunflower Seed” from Brekovo.

38 39 ARILJE ARILJE T GOOU funky,music O with live music DON'T LEAVE ARILJEWITHOUT: blues and Haustor and The Arilje textile OP 5 PLACEST masked-balljazz T club 807 karaoke Raspberries, fresh, frozen, or as juice (Agrograf...) roll, 93 Café Dry plums without stone (Agrotex...) and 08 church 1. CaféNew club Year's Haustor60 masked-ball with funky, town, music Plum brandy “Zlatna Biserka” rock and roll, jazz and bluesorchestra, live032 music in the of and Dairy products (Moravica...) +381 60 08 93Pub–Brewery, 807 66 55 coffeeview Irish 65 Liberty 2. Irishtamburitza Pub – Brewery, orchestra, karaokebest best and music +381 65 55 66 032 422 Bar the the 5 63 promo-nights YOU CANVISIT USBY Cafe 56 with 3. Cafeserving Bar Liberty the60 best coffee in town, best 622 providing the best view of the church the Road(byacarorabus) +381 60 56 63 422interior82 of 42 Bullet BusstationIvanjica, + 381 32 661 159 Havanabest 60 4. Havanathe best interior with promo-nights034 and music BusstationPožega, +381 31 713 046 +381 60 42 82 622company37 BusstationBeograd, +381 11 263 6299 the 70 Discothequein 63 5. Discothequebe in the company Bullet of the best DeparturesBelgrade-Arilje +381 63 70 37 034 05:55h; 07:00h;14:00h;16:30h;21:15h Departures(fromIvanjica)Arilje-Belgrade 07:00h;08:00h;14:00h;16:00h

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BytraintoPožega (you can travel remaining 14km to Arilje by bus or taxi) TrainstationPožega,381 31 81 62 67 TaxiPožega,+ 381 31 65 22 29 898 TaxiArilje ,381 31 89 22 20, + 381 31 89 22 11

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Izdavac: Municipal Administration of Arilje 3 ARILJE Local Economic Development Office 5 HISTORICAL MONUMENTS 6 ST. AHILIJE CHURCH Autori teksta: Ana Kovacevic 11 THE KLISURA MONASTERY Jasmina Dimitrijevic 12 ST. NIKOLA CHURCH 13 HOLYTRINITY CHURCH IN BJELUŠA Design: Ana Kovacevic 13 THE CHURCH ONTHE GRADINA Jasmina Dimitrijevic Dimitrije Milic 1 CIRCLE OF CULTURE 1 PRIRODNE LEPOTE Fotografije: Tanja Draškic Savic 18 THEVISOCKASPA(VISOČKABANJA ) Dragan Bosnic 21 THEGOLUBINJAK SCENICVIEW Zoran Stevanovic, 21 THEZIJAČ A CAVE Bojan Bralušic 21 CAREVO POLJE (THE EMPEROR'SFIELD) Ivan Nikolic 23 VODENAPEĆINA (THEWATER CAVE) Momcilo Dimitrijevic 26 THE RIVER RZAV MilijanVasilic RELAX... Petko Davidovic 29 RELAXBEACHES ONTHE RZAV Opštinska arhiva Arilja 30 THETOWN BEACH 30 THEUSKIVIR (NARROW WHIRLPOOL) Tiraž: 5000 primeraka 30 THEŠEVELJ BEACH 31 THEŽUTA STENA BEACH (YELLOW STONE BEACH) Štampa: 31 THEZELENA PLAŽA BEACH (GREEN BEACH) 31 THESONJINEARČ I BEACH (SONJA'S CHARMS BEACH) Arilje, 2011. 31 THEBOSA NOGA (BAREFOOT) BEACH 31 URJAK TOWN PARK MANIFESTATIONS grupa Srcem za Arilje 35 CHILDREN'SMANIFESTATIONS 36 SPORTS MANIFESTATIONS 37 CULTURAL EVENTS 38 GASTRONOMY EVENTS 38 ETHNO EVENTS 39 TOP10ACTIVITIES 40 TOP 5 PLACESTO GOOUT GUIDE 41 DON'T LEAVE ARILJEWITHOUT... 41 YOU CANVISIT USBY... THROUGH ARILJE CONTACTS SADRŽAJ

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