1. 1Copyright LINGVA-Valjevo A SMILE FROM SERBIA by Katarina

2. 2Copyright LINGVA-Valjevo Map of Serbia

3. 3Copyright LINGVA-Valjevo SERBIA Natural and Cultural Treasures National park Kopaonik Photo from: http: www.serbia.travel

4. 4Copyright LINGVA-Valjevo SERBIA Natural and Cultural Treasures The Kopaonik national park covers about 12,000 hectares. It is one of the most famous mountains in Serbia, which combines the most beautiful nature with highly developed tourism. On its gentle slopes there are different animals and plant species. You can find here vast forests of Balkan beech and various evergreen trees. Kopaonik is a popular place for hiking, skiing and exploring biodiversity.

5. 5Copyright LINGVA-Valjevo SERBIA Natural and Cultural Treasures Đurđevi Stupovi Photo from:http:www.serbia.travel

6. 6Copyright LINGVA-Valjevo SERBIA Natural and Cultural Treasures The Đurđevi Stupovi Monastery is near Novi Pazar. This is one of oldest monasteries in Serbia. Pazar. This is one of oldest monasteries in Serbia. The construction of the monastery started most Probably in 1167. It is on UNESCO world heritage list. The monastery represents a combination of architectural styles - Byzantine and Roman. It has beautiful frescoes. The most interesting is the picture of Saint George on the horse.

7. 7Copyright LINGVA-Valjevo Serbia Customs Some of the biggest holidays in Serbia are : Epiphany, Easter, Memorial Days, Family Saint's Day, Holy Trinity...

8. 8Copyright LINGVA-Valjevo Serbia Food Some typical Serbian dishes are Gibanica cheese pie and Serbian baked beans.

9. 9Copyright LINGVA-Valjevo Serbia Gibanica cheese pie recipe Ingredients: 2 spoons of kajmak cream 2 spoons of kajmak cream 4 large eggs 4 large eggs ½ kg of Serbian soft cheese ½ kg of Serbian soft cheese ½ kg filo dough ½ kg filo dough 1.5 dl oil 1.5 dl oil 1.5 dl water 1.5 dl waterPreparation: Mix all soft ingredients. Fill filo dough with this mixture. Bake at 220 degrees C for 30 minutes.

10. 10Copyright LINGVA-Valjevo Serbia Music The most popular types of music in Serbia are folk and pop music. Some of the most famous bands and singers are Saban Saulic, Dragana Mirkovic, Tropico band, Amadeus band, Natasa Bekvalac and Jelena Karleusa...