1. VALJEVO AS A TOURIST CENTRE By Sanja Selakovic

2. Location  Valjevo is 100 km from Belgrade, in West Serbia.  It is connected with regional roads and railway with other towns in Serbia.  It is located at the foot of mountain Divčibare, on the river Kolubara.  Towns of Šabac, Loznica,... are close

3. Attractions  River Gradac is a favourite destination in Valjevo  In summer- swimming pools in Petnica and in Vrujci  In winter - Divčibare is a very popular resort  Pećina Park is a favourite promenade  Monuments of Marko's Chair and Stevan Filipović are also very visited places in Valjevo  Monasteries

4. Events  Traditional Tešnjar evenings is one of the most famous cultural events  A big picnicking event organised on the river Gradac on 1st of May.  Folklore review  Jazz festival

5. Facilities  In Valjevo there are 2 hotels:Grand and Narcis  A big number of National restaurants  Spa center is in Vrujci  Guesthouses:Bubica and Bulevar  Restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, night clubs

6. Investment Incentives  Valjevo has an excellent location in Serbia  Good utility infrastructure  Enviroment is excellent for peaceful holidays  Low taxes  Simple administrative procedure for registration of businesses  Cheap labour  Large number of unemployed

7. Recommendations for the Future  Better roads  Shopping malls  Modern Spa Center in Vrujci, aqua park  (Re)construction of hiking trails in the countryside and nearby mountains  Ski center on Divčibare  Better organized village tourism  A theme park with images of Sava Savanovic, the famous vampire