VALJEVO AS A TOURIST CENTRE by Maja Borkan-Tešanović

Location  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. 

Attractions Attractions 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

Attractions  Gradac river  Gradac river - one of the cleanest European rivers. The canyon of the river with almost untouched nature is a favourite picnic area of Valjevo citizens  Divčibare  Divčibare - The air-spa and skii centre of Divčibare is ideal for rest, rehabilitation and recreation  Petnica  Petnica – 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 Spa  Vrujci Spa - has mud baths for rheumatic diseases, as well as a hotel and sport complex with swimming pools  Brankovina  Brankovina – cultural and historical village  Monasteries  Monasteries – Lelić, Ćelije (“Cells”), Pustinja (“Desert”), Jovanja

Events  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

Facilities  Accomodation  Accomodation - Grand Hotel, Narcis Hotel, Pansion Valjevo guesthouse, Bubica guesthouse (“Earphones”), Konak Rašević guesthouse,  Restaurants  Restaurants – 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  Cafes  Cafes – Scala, Knez (“Headman”), Gipsy,....  Rural tourism

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

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