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RAVANICA
This is the only monastery situated in a populated area. It had been built during the sixteenth century. During the Great Serb Migration monks from the Ravanica monastery
( Ravanica is a Serbian Orthodox monastery on Kučaj mountains near Ćuprija in Central Serbia. It was built in 1375–1377 as an endowment of prince Lazar of Serbia, who is buried there) settled in, running away from the Turks.
They built a church dedicated to the Ascension of Christ, and they named their new settlement - Mala Ravanica (little Ravanica) . They brought with them relics of Prince Lazar, which remained there until 1942, when they were transferred to the Cathedral in Belgrade. They were returned in 1989.
The present church in the monastery was constructed in the period from 1801 to 1811. The icons on the altar screen and the vaults were painted by Dimitrije Avramović in 1853.
Vrdnik-Ravanica klaustur
RAVANICA
This is the only monastery situated in a populated area. It had been built during the sixteenth century. During the Great Serb Migration monks from the Ravanica monastery
( Ravanica is a Serbian Orthodox monastery on Kučaj mountains near Ćuprija in Central Serbia. It was built in 1375–1377 as an endowment of prince Lazar of Serbia, who is buried there) settled in, running away from the Turks.
They built a church dedicated to the Ascension of Christ, and they named their new settlement - Mala Ravanica (little Ravanica) . They brought with them relics of Prince Lazar, which remained there until 1942, when they were transferred to the Cathedral in Belgrade. They were returned in 1989.
The present church in the monastery was constructed in the period from 1801 to 1811. The icons on the altar screen and the vaults were painted by Dimitrije Avramović in 1853.
THE VRDNIK TOWER dates back to Roman times (4th century), upon which a fort was later built in the 14th century.
The tower sits at the top of a lonely hill in the thick forest, so it'll always be on your horizon wherever you're coming from. There's a winding mountain path that leads to the tower - to get to it, look for the sign that reads "Kula - Staza Zdravlja." After a few minutes of climbing (and it shouldn't be too hard) you'll end up at the oval walls of the tower. It's a few meters shy of being 20m tall, and is cylindrically shaped. There are openings in its thick walls through which, if you're good at climbing, you'll be able to see inside. The view of the forests of Fruška Gora from up there is highly inspiring, and utmost impressive.
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Vrdnička kula
THE VRDNIK TOWER dates back to Roman times (4th century), upon which a fort was later built in the 14th century.
The tower sits at the top of a lonely hill in the thick forest, so it'll always be on your horizon wherever you're coming from. There's a winding mountain path that leads to the tower - to get to it, look for the sign that reads "Kula - Staza Zdravlja." After a few minutes of climbing (and it shouldn't be too hard) you'll end up at the oval walls of the tower. It's a few meters shy of being 20m tall, and is cylindrically shaped. There are openings in its thick walls through which, if you're good at climbing, you'll be able to see inside. The view of the forests of Fruška Gora from up there is highly inspiring, and utmost impressive.
THE VRDNIK STAIRS are a mysterious staircase made up of 58 big concrete steps that lead from the road deeper into the forest, all the way to the plateau where there’s nothing.
The purpose of the staircase and the plateau isn’t known, but it seems like it was planned to be a memorial or a place for rest.
They’re located at the exit from Vrdnik to Zmajevac, just by the road, and they’re an ideal place to be inspired and imagine your own fairy tail, myth, or legend.
Vrdničke stepenice
ManastirskaTHE VRDNIK STAIRS are a mysterious staircase made up of 58 big concrete steps that lead from the road deeper into the forest, all the way to the plateau where there’s nothing.
The purpose of the staircase and the plateau isn’t known, but it seems like it was planned to be a memorial or a place for rest.
They’re located at the exit from Vrdnik to Zmajevac, just by the road, and they’re an ideal place to be inspired and imagine your own fairy tail, myth, or legend.
Probably the most significant among them is the Krušedol monastery, which construction in the 15th century was initiated by Despot Djordje Branković and his mother Angelina. This, today a female monastery, is dedicated to the Christian holiday Annunciation Day, commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary.
Djordje, who later took the monastic vows and took the name of Maksim, brought the remains of his father Stefan and his uncle Jovan Branković to the Krušedol monastery. He also intended a crypt where he would later be buried. Thus it is considered that he intended for this monastery to be the family mausoleum of the Branković family.
However, the remains of the patriarch Arsenije III Čarnojević, the patriarch Arsenije IV Šakabent, Princes Ljubica Obrenović (the wife of Miloš Obrenović) and the remains of King Milan Obrenović also found their eternal peace here.
Beside them, Duke Stevan Šupljikac and the metropolitan Isajia Djaković were buried in the monastery. A path leads to the monastery from a bright red church shaped gate that creates a perfect contrast to the surrounding greenery of the forest.
87 krusedol manastir monastery
The Krušedol monastery rises in the middle of it, surrounded by the monastery quarters creating a perfect square around it and creating a secluded and mysterious look. The ancient Greek style can be noticed in the construction of the monastery.
Its Baroque bell tower from the early 18th century is its precious, but the most significant treasure of the Krušedol monastery is its frescoes and iconostasis. The frescoes were painted first, in the mid 16th century. It is considered that the authors were Greek monks from Mount Athos and its hinterland.
The most stunning among the frescoes is the one representing the Last Judgment on the western facade of the monastery. The second layer of wall painting includes the iconostasis painted two centuries later. It includes 36 icons painted in different times, thus representing different epochs and styles.
It is still unknown who was the creator of this magnificent iconostasis, but the central pieces are the oldest icons representing apostles with Christ, the Virgin Mary and the St. John the Baptist.
The Krušedol monastery was also one of the main literature centers with significant book writing and transcription practice. And when the occasion required it, it supported the Serbian people who found here the sanctuary fleeing from the oppression of the Ottoman conquerors.
Monastery with the permission from the king of Hungary
At the time of the construction of the Krušedol monastery, Serbia was under the governance of the Ottoman Empire. Srem, where the monastery is located, belonged to the Hungarian Empire.
Due to a large number of Serbs who settled in these southern parts of the Empire at that time running from the Turkish oppression, the Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus restored the Serbian Despotate within his state and allowed the Serbian Orthodox Church to continue its work.
After the Despot Vuk Grgurević, the title was awarded by the king to Djordje Branković who built the Krušedol monastery, and since he had no male heir, we can say that he was the last Serbian despot.
The Krušedol monastery and the remains of the members of the Branković family were burnt by Turks in 1716 after the defeat near Petrovaradin. Its reconstruction was initiated in 1721 and it lasted several decades.
During the World War II the monastery escaped new damages but the monastery and its rich treasury were looted.
Years after the War the monastery quarters were transformed into children’s home, only to be returned to monks during the 70-ties of the 20th century.
How to get to the Krušedol monastery?
If you’re heading from Belgrade, you can take the old road Belgrade-Novi Sad, and turn towards the village of Maradik after 60 kilometers. Once in the center of the village turn right and 8,5 km long road will take you straight to the Krušedol monastery.
If coming from Novi Sad or Belgrade via the Highway, get off the highway at the loop near Beška and turn right if coming from the direction of Novi Sad, that is turn left if heading from Belgrade. You need to cross another 15 km from there to get to the monastery.
There are regular bus lines to Novi Sad from every city in Serbia, and from there we recommend taking a local bus to Krušedol. Also numerous tourist agencies offer visits to the monasteries at Mt. Fruška Gora
Krušedol klaustur
313Probably the most significant among them is the Krušedol monastery, which construction in the 15th century was initiated by Despot Djordje Branković and his mother Angelina. This, today a female monastery, is dedicated to the Christian holiday Annunciation Day, commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary.
Djordje, who later took the monastic vows and took the name of Maksim, brought the remains of his father Stefan and his uncle Jovan Branković to the Krušedol monastery. He also intended a crypt where he would later be buried. Thus it is considered that he intended for this monastery to be the family mausoleum of the Branković family.
However, the remains of the patriarch Arsenije III Čarnojević, the patriarch Arsenije IV Šakabent, Princes Ljubica Obrenović (the wife of Miloš Obrenović) and the remains of King Milan Obrenović also found their eternal peace here.
Beside them, Duke Stevan Šupljikac and the metropolitan Isajia Djaković were buried in the monastery. A path leads to the monastery from a bright red church shaped gate that creates a perfect contrast to the surrounding greenery of the forest.
87 krusedol manastir monastery
The Krušedol monastery rises in the middle of it, surrounded by the monastery quarters creating a perfect square around it and creating a secluded and mysterious look. The ancient Greek style can be noticed in the construction of the monastery.
Its Baroque bell tower from the early 18th century is its precious, but the most significant treasure of the Krušedol monastery is its frescoes and iconostasis. The frescoes were painted first, in the mid 16th century. It is considered that the authors were Greek monks from Mount Athos and its hinterland.
The most stunning among the frescoes is the one representing the Last Judgment on the western facade of the monastery. The second layer of wall painting includes the iconostasis painted two centuries later. It includes 36 icons painted in different times, thus representing different epochs and styles.
It is still unknown who was the creator of this magnificent iconostasis, but the central pieces are the oldest icons representing apostles with Christ, the Virgin Mary and the St. John the Baptist.
The Krušedol monastery was also one of the main literature centers with significant book writing and transcription practice. And when the occasion required it, it supported the Serbian people who found here the sanctuary fleeing from the oppression of the Ottoman conquerors.
Monastery with the permission from the king of Hungary
At the time of the construction of the Krušedol monastery, Serbia was under the governance of the Ottoman Empire. Srem, where the monastery is located, belonged to the Hungarian Empire.
Due to a large number of Serbs who settled in these southern parts of the Empire at that time running from the Turkish oppression, the Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus restored the Serbian Despotate within his state and allowed the Serbian Orthodox Church to continue its work.
After the Despot Vuk Grgurević, the title was awarded by the king to Djordje Branković who built the Krušedol monastery, and since he had no male heir, we can say that he was the last Serbian despot.
The Krušedol monastery and the remains of the members of the Branković family were burnt by Turks in 1716 after the defeat near Petrovaradin. Its reconstruction was initiated in 1721 and it lasted several decades.
During the World War II the monastery escaped new damages but the monastery and its rich treasury were looted.
Years after the War the monastery quarters were transformed into children’s home, only to be returned to monks during the 70-ties of the 20th century.
How to get to the Krušedol monastery?
If you’re heading from Belgrade, you can take the old road Belgrade-Novi Sad, and turn towards the village of Maradik after 60 kilometers. Once in the center of the village turn right and 8,5 km long road will take you straight to the Krušedol monastery.
If coming from Novi Sad or Belgrade via the Highway, get off the highway at the loop near Beška and turn right if coming from the direction of Novi Sad, that is turn left if heading from Belgrade. You need to cross another 15 km from there to get to the monastery.
There are regular bus lines to Novi Sad from every city in Serbia, and from there we recommend taking a local bus to Krušedol. Also numerous tourist agencies offer visits to the monasteries at Mt. Fruška Gora
Leisure activities / Rekreacija
HOTEL PREMIER AQUA
The hotel has an impressive indoor and outdoor pool. The indoor pool contains a number of interesting pool attractions: waterfalls that allow you an additional massage with healing thermal water for your shoulders and back, as well as parts with hydro-massage effects that you can move by pressing a button right next to them. You can practically enjoy a standing or sitting position while the water comfortably massages you and enhances the regeneration effect with its mineral composition.
Spa services:
Beauty Day Spa - 5.000,00 rsd
Day Spa for friends - 5.250,00 rsd
Day Spa - 5.800,00 rsd
Detox Day Spa - 5.800,00 rsd
Lux Day Spa - 7.800,00 rsd
Estetic Day Spa - 8.700,00 rsd
Hotel Premier Aqua
HOTEL PREMIER AQUA
The hotel has an impressive indoor and outdoor pool. The indoor pool contains a number of interesting pool attractions: waterfalls that allow you an additional massage with healing thermal water for your shoulders and back, as well as parts with hydro-massage effects that you can move by pressing a button right next to them. You can practically enjoy a standing or sitting position while the water comfortably massages you and enhances the regeneration effect with its mineral composition.
Spa services:
Beauty Day Spa - 5.000,00 rsd
Day Spa for friends - 5.250,00 rsd
Day Spa - 5.800,00 rsd
Detox Day Spa - 5.800,00 rsd
Lux Day Spa - 7.800,00 rsd
Estetic Day Spa - 8.700,00 rsd
No. 1 spa in Serbia!
Water World 8 indoor and outdoor pools with thermo-mineral water, temperatures from 29 to 33 ° C and a spa center over 10,000 m2.
Sauna World
12 types of saunas and steam baths, hammam, relax rooms and rooms with water beds.
Wellness & Spa Hotel Fruske Terme
Garage with 385 parking spaces - within the complex which validates the concept of eco resort, with a solar power plant on the roof and 4 chargers for electric vehicles
Wellness & Spa: +381 22 21 55 250
E-mail:recepcija@frusketerme.com
Price
Working days (Monday-Thursday) Adults 1200 RSD Children from 5-14 years 800 RSD
Weekend (Friday Saturday Sunday) Adults 2000RSD Children from 5-14 years 1200RSD
Children up to 4 years Free
Note: * Includes access to Zone 1 * Rent: Bathrobe 600 rsd / pc, Towel 400 rsd / pc
Family package
Working days (Monday-Thursday) 2 Adults + Child 3200.00
Weekend (Friday Saturday Sunday) 2 Adults + 2 Children 4000.00 6400.00
Fruske Terme
39 Staza ZdravljaNo. 1 spa in Serbia!
Water World 8 indoor and outdoor pools with thermo-mineral water, temperatures from 29 to 33 ° C and a spa center over 10,000 m2.
Sauna World
12 types of saunas and steam baths, hammam, relax rooms and rooms with water beds.
Wellness & Spa Hotel Fruske Terme
Garage with 385 parking spaces - within the complex which validates the concept of eco resort, with a solar power plant on the roof and 4 chargers for electric vehicles
Wellness & Spa: +381 22 21 55 250
E-mail:recepcija@frusketerme.com
Price
Working days (Monday-Thursday) Adults 1200 RSD Children from 5-14 years 800 RSD
Weekend (Friday Saturday Sunday) Adults 2000RSD Children from 5-14 years 1200RSD
Children up to 4 years Free
Note: * Includes access to Zone 1 * Rent: Bathrobe 600 rsd / pc, Towel 400 rsd / pc
Family package
Working days (Monday-Thursday) 2 Adults + Child 3200.00
Weekend (Friday Saturday Sunday) 2 Adults + 2 Children 4000.00 6400.00
The many resorts of Fruška Gora are on its highest parts. From the first days of spring to the first days of cold, autumn, days, the resorts become the favorite spots for nature lovers. One of them is the Zmajevac, with one of the most beautiful views of Srem, especially in the evening hours, when the lights of the local villages are turned on. This resort is equipped with many wooden benches and tables, some of them are even covered with cloth, so they fit in perfectly into a scenic picnic area. There are outdoor grills and furnaces that make grilling easier.
Змајевац
The many resorts of Fruška Gora are on its highest parts. From the first days of spring to the first days of cold, autumn, days, the resorts become the favorite spots for nature lovers. One of them is the Zmajevac, with one of the most beautiful views of Srem, especially in the evening hours, when the lights of the local villages are turned on. This resort is equipped with many wooden benches and tables, some of them are even covered with cloth, so they fit in perfectly into a scenic picnic area. There are outdoor grills and furnaces that make grilling easier.
Food scene
Typical old Vojvodina style ranch
Not only great food but a large collection of antiques, of which yokes, carts, plows as well as looms for weaving, wooden beds and mattresses, mirrors and handmade bedding, about two centuries old, give a special beauty to this farm. All these exhibits are complemented by the kindness and cordiality of the hosts.
Location: Neradin
e-mail: perkovsalas@yahoo.com
Kontakt telefon: + 38164 115 64 65
Working hours: 10h to 20h
GPS
lon: 19.897547
lat: 45.109770
Perkov salaš
Moše PijadeTypical old Vojvodina style ranch
Not only great food but a large collection of antiques, of which yokes, carts, plows as well as looms for weaving, wooden beds and mattresses, mirrors and handmade bedding, about two centuries old, give a special beauty to this farm. All these exhibits are complemented by the kindness and cordiality of the hosts.
Location: Neradin
e-mail: perkovsalas@yahoo.com
Kontakt telefon: + 38164 115 64 65
Working hours: 10h to 20h
GPS
lon: 19.897547
lat: 45.109770
Neighborhoods
ADRENALIN PARK
For all future guests who are fans of "active vacation" which includes organized psycho-physical activity of different time duration, which requires participants and physical and mental engagement to fulfill and master the set attractive and unusual tasks, in the area below the Vrdnik Tower near the Ethno complex Vrdnička kula is an open ADVENTURE PARK. The park is in a winding descent of 450 m, with over 30 platforms for overcoming 30 directions of different difficulty and height difference of over 50 m.
Pricelist
The park consists of two sections. First section 14 stations, second section 16 stations. The crossing of the adrenaline park is: 2,000.00 rsd. Supplement for personal instructor: RSD 500.00. Discount for groups Group of 10 to 15 people 15% discount, group over 15 people 20% discount.
Children under the age of 15 and heights lower than 160 cm cannot use the adrenaline park. The date for the use of the adrenaline park can be reserved via the following phone number: 022 21 55 271 or via e-mail: recepcija@etnoselo-vk.rs
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Vrdnička kula
ADRENALIN PARK
For all future guests who are fans of "active vacation" which includes organized psycho-physical activity of different time duration, which requires participants and physical and mental engagement to fulfill and master the set attractive and unusual tasks, in the area below the Vrdnik Tower near the Ethno complex Vrdnička kula is an open ADVENTURE PARK. The park is in a winding descent of 450 m, with over 30 platforms for overcoming 30 directions of different difficulty and height difference of over 50 m.
Pricelist
The park consists of two sections. First section 14 stations, second section 16 stations. The crossing of the adrenaline park is: 2,000.00 rsd. Supplement for personal instructor: RSD 500.00. Discount for groups Group of 10 to 15 people 15% discount, group over 15 people 20% discount.
Children under the age of 15 and heights lower than 160 cm cannot use the adrenaline park. The date for the use of the adrenaline park can be reserved via the following phone number: 022 21 55 271 or via e-mail: recepcija@etnoselo-vk.rs