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| Prijepolje | ||
| Okrug | Zlatibor | |
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| Residents | 37.059 (2011) | |
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Prijepolje is a city in Serbia and lies in the so-called triangle of Serbia, Bosnia and Montenegro.
Regions
Prijepolje is actually a city, but the surrounding region is also referred to as the Prijepolje municipality (Opština Prijepolje). Prijepolje and the surrounding region is often used as a popular stopover destination for travelers to the seaside in Montenegro because you can become one with nature here.
Sopotnica
The village of Sopotnica is 17 km from the city of Prijepolje and 320 km from the capital Belgrade. The village is between 800 and 1200 m above sea level and is often referred to as a place of happiness because it is a place where you can relax completely. One reason for this are the numerous waterfalls, which are known as the most beautiful waterfalls in Serbia.
Kamena Gora
The idyllic village of Kamena Gora is located between 800 and 1496 m above sea level. It is located 23 km from the city of Prijepolje and 320 km from the capital Belgrade. The center for gourmets is also located here, with the best cheese, butter, spreads and strudels in the country.
Milakovići (Tičije Polje)
The somewhat isolated region of Milakovići is 40 km away from the city of Prijepolje and is a perfect place if you want to pause and just want to have some peace and quiet. Here you can live like 100 years ago. Sleep in mud houses, use horses as a means of transport and grow the things you need to live yourself. It is always an experience and as long as you can you should not miss this experience.
The Mileševa region
The Mileševa region represents one of the most culturally important regions in Serbia. In addition, the seat is one of the most important and holiest monasteries in Serbia and the Serbian Orthodox Church.
places
- Prijepolje
- Brodarevo
- Kolovrat
- Sopotnica
- Velika Župa
- Seljašnica
- Ivanje
- Mileševo
Larger nearby city
- Užice
Other goals
- Kokin Brod (Nova Varoš)
- Adriatic Sea (Montenegro) - about 240km
language
Serbian is predominantly spoken in the region in and around Prijepolje.
getting there
In the street
The best way to travel by car from Belgrade is to take the main roads towards Čačak, Užice. From Užice you continue on the main roads of the Zlatibors mountain range in the direction of Nova Varoš / Prijepolje.
By train
From the city of Subotica or Belgrade, you can take the Serbian national railway in the direction of "Bar" or the direct destination "Prijepolje" to Prijepolje by train.
By bus
Many prefer the bus to get to Prijepolje. Since long-distance coaches are mostly air-conditioned and mostly hygienically clean. Air-conditioned vehicles are often preferred as it can be over 40 ° C in summer.
Tourist Attractions
- Mileševa Monastery
- Statue of Saint Sava
- Catholic Church. Built by Austrians in the 19th century.
- Fresco of the "White Angel"
activities
Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the region. Tournaments are also often held in the city and by the river. Football, basketball and rafting are also very popular.
kitchen
In the town of Prijepolje there is always a farmers market on weekends where you can buy fresh dairy products. Restaurants mostly offer fish specialties, which are popular all over the country.
nightlife
There are numerous discos, bars and concerts in Prijepolje. Which is mainly visited by the youth. But there is still something for every age group to entertain. Folk dances are often performed at the "Doma Revolucije", the unofficial main square.
security
Crime is a bigger problem in larger cities than in the country. In this region you will notice very little of this. However, if something should happen anyway, the Prijepolje police can always be reached at the number; 112/92.
climate
In the region in and around Prijepolje in summer almost always hot and the temperatures almost always rise above 40 ° C. And the climate is comparable to the Mediterranean climate. There have often been problems in winter because the snow can be a major obstacle and temperatures can drop to -30 ° C.
